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C♯4 277.18 Hz

C♯4 is piano key 41 of 88, MIDI 61, at 277.18 Hz. It sits in the middle of the piano, where most sung melodies sit.

  • Key 41 of 88
  • MIDI 61
  • -8 semitones from A4

C♯4

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

C♯4 is piano key 41 of 88, MIDI 61, at 277.18 Hz. It sits in the middle of the piano, where most sung melodies sit.

Frequency277.18 HzA4 = 440
MIDI61
Piano key41 of 88
From A4-8 st
Period3.608 ms
Wavelength1.24 m343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental277.18 HzC♯4 (+0 ¢)
2×554.37 HzC♯5 (+0 ¢)
3×831.55 HzG♯5 (+2 ¢)
4×1108.73 HzC♯6 (+0 ¢)
5×1385.91 HzF6 (−14 ¢)
6×1663.10 HzG♯6 (+2 ¢)

Piano playback uses a recorded piano sample. The sine button is the exact equal-tempered frequency. Neighbors: C4 and D4. Arbitrary pitches and alternate A4 tunings belong on the calculator.

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FAQ

C♯4 questions

What frequency is C♯4?

277.18 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 C♯4?

MIDI 61. Piano key 41, 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.