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60 Hz test tone

Mains hum in 60 Hz countries, and a typical note for a weighty kick. High-pass everything that is not bass or kick before you boost here.

  • Sine and square
  • Nearest note B1
  • −49 cents

60 Hz

Play it, then see what note it is closest to

Nearest noteB1−49 cents
Period16.667 ms
Wavelength5.72 m343 m/s
MIDI of nearest35

Mains hum in 60 Hz countries, and a typical note for a weighty kick. High-pass everything that is not bass or kick before you boost here.

The nearest equal-tempered pitch is B1 at 61.74 Hz, 49 cents above this tone. The full generator, with sweeps and noise, is the tone generator. This page is the canonical reference for 60 Hz.

Nearby published frequencies

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Frequency training in the app hides a boost in a loop and asks you to name it, which is harder than a naked sine wave.

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FAQ

60 Hz questions

What note is 60 Hz?

B1, 49 cents flat, when A4 is 440 Hz.

Why publish 60 Hz and not 61 Hz?

Because this one sits on a band engineers solo, a tuning reference, or a hearing check. The tone generator already plays every frequency in between.

How loud should I listen?

Keep a 60 Hz tone at a conversation level. These pages can generate steady tones and noise, which fatigue your ears faster than music. If anything rings or feels uncomfortable, stop and turn the volume down.