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Piano note

A4 440.00 Hz

A4 is the tuning reference: 440 Hz when this site's default is in force. Orchestras, tuners and every other note page start from this pitch.

  • Key 49 of 88
  • MIDI 69
  • +0 semitones from A4

A4

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

A4 is the tuning reference: 440 Hz when this site's default is in force. Orchestras, tuners and every other note page start from this pitch.

Frequency440.00 HzA4 = 440
MIDI69
Piano key49 of 88
From A4+0 st
Period2.273 ms
Wavelength78.0 cm343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental440.00 HzA4 (+0 ¢)
2×880.00 HzA5 (+0 ¢)
3×1320.00 HzE6 (+2 ¢)
4×1760.00 HzA6 (+0 ¢)
5×2200.00 HzC♯7 (−14 ¢)
6×2640.00 HzE7 (+2 ¢)

Piano playback uses a recorded piano sample. The sine button is the exact equal-tempered frequency. Neighbors: G♯4 and A♯4. Arbitrary pitches and alternate A4 tunings belong on the calculator.

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FAQ

A4 questions

What frequency is A4?

440.00 Hz when A4 is 440 Hz. Change the reference on the note calculator if you need another tuning. This page does not change.

What MIDI note is A4?

MIDI 69. Piano key 49, counting A0 as key 1 and C8 as key 88.

How loud should I listen?

Keep the 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.