E5 — 659.26 Hz
E5 (MIDI 76) vibrates 659.26 times per second at standard concert pitch. Play the reference tone below, or tune to it with the online tuner.
E5 at different reference pitches
| Reference (A4) | E5 frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Hz | 621.80 Hz | Baroque pitch |
| 432 Hz | 647.27 Hz | “Verdi” pitch |
| 440 Hz | 659.26 Hz | Standard concert pitch |
| 442 Hz | 662.25 Hz | European orchestras |
| 444 Hz | 665.25 Hz | European orchestras |
Physical properties
- Period: one cycle every 1.52 ms
- Wavelength in air: ≈ 52.0 cm (at 20 °C, 343 m/s)
- MIDI note number: 76
- Octave up: E6 = 1318.51 Hz · Octave down: 329.63 Hz