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Wave Amplitude is a measurement of the vertical distance of the wave from the average. Check FAQs
a=H2
a - Wave Amplitude?H - Wave Height?

Wave Amplitude Example

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Here is how the Wave Amplitude equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Wave Amplitude equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Wave Amplitude equation looks like.

1.5Edit=3Edit2
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Wave Amplitude Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wave Amplitude?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
a=H2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
a=3m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
a=32
LAST Step Evaluate
a=1.5m

Wave Amplitude Formula Elements

Variables
Wave Amplitude
Wave Amplitude is a measurement of the vertical distance of the wave from the average.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Height
Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Wave Amplitude

​Go Wave Amplitude given Elevation of Water Surface Relative to SWL
a=ηcos(θ)

Other formulas in Wave Parameters category

​Go Angular of Radian Frequency of Wave
ω=2πP
​Go Wave number given wavelength
k=2πλ
​Go Phase Velocity or Wave Celerity
C=λP
​Go Phase Velocity or Wave Celerity given Radian Frequency and Wavenumber
C=ωk

How to Evaluate Wave Amplitude?

Wave Amplitude evaluator uses Wave Amplitude = Wave Height/2 to evaluate the Wave Amplitude, The Wave Amplitude formula is defined as the measurement of the vertical distance of the wave from the average. Wave Amplitude is the same for linear or small amplitude wave, the highest of the crest above the still-water level (SWL) and distance of the trough below the SWL. Wave Amplitude is denoted by a symbol.

How to evaluate Wave Amplitude using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wave Amplitude, enter Wave Height (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wave Amplitude

What is the formula to find Wave Amplitude?
The formula of Wave Amplitude is expressed as Wave Amplitude = Wave Height/2. Here is an example- 1.5 = 3/2.
How to calculate Wave Amplitude?
With Wave Height (H) we can find Wave Amplitude using the formula - Wave Amplitude = Wave Height/2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Wave Amplitude?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wave Amplitude-
  • Wave Amplitude=Elevation of Water Surface/cos(Theta)OpenImg
Can the Wave Amplitude be negative?
Yes, the Wave Amplitude, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wave Amplitude?
Wave Amplitude is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wave Amplitude can be measured.
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