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Doppler Effect Calculator

Observed frequency for a moving source.

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Results
Observed frequency
467.24 Hz
Frequency shift
27.24 Hz
Percentage shift
6.19%
Semitones shift
1.04

Quick answer

The Doppler effect raises observed frequency when a source approaches and lowers it as it recedes.

f' = f(v ± vo) ÷ (v ∓ vs)

How to use the Doppler Effect Calculator

  1. 1Enter the source's true frequency.
  2. 2Enter source and observer speeds.
  3. 3Choose whether the source approaches or recedes.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a siren drop in pitch?

As it passes, the source switches from approaching to receding.

Does light Doppler shift too?

Yes — that is redshift, though it needs relativistic formulas.