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Wave Steepness is defined as the ratio of wave height H to the wavelength λ. Check FAQs
εs=Hλ
εs - Wave Steepness?H - Wave Height?λ - Wavelength?

Wave Steepness Example

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

Here is how the Wave Steepness equation looks like.

0.1119Edit=3Edit26.8Edit
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Wave Steepness Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
εs=Hλ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
εs=3m26.8m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
εs=326.8
Next Step Evaluate
εs=0.111940298507463
LAST Step Rounding Answer
εs=0.1119

Wave Steepness Formula Elements

Variables
Wave Steepness
Wave Steepness is defined as the ratio of wave height H to the wavelength λ.
Symbol: εs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Wavelength
Wavelength can be defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Wave Steepness

​Go Maximum Wave Steepness for Waves Travelling
εs=0.142tanh(2πdλ)

Other formulas in Wave Parameters category

​Go Wave Amplitude
a=H2
​Go Angular of Radian Frequency of Wave
ω=2πP
​Go Wave number given wavelength
k=2πλ
​Go Phase Velocity or Wave Celerity
C=λP

How to Evaluate Wave Steepness?

Wave Steepness evaluator uses Wave Steepness = Wave Height/Wavelength to evaluate the Wave Steepness, The Wave Steepness formula is defined as the ratio of wave height H to the wavelength λ. The wave properties are made dimensionless using the wavenumber. Wave Steepness is denoted by εs symbol.

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

FAQs on Wave Steepness

What is the formula to find Wave Steepness?
The formula of Wave Steepness is expressed as Wave Steepness = Wave Height/Wavelength. Here is an example- 0.11194 = 3/26.8.
How to calculate Wave Steepness?
With Wave Height (H) & Wavelength (λ) we can find Wave Steepness using the formula - Wave Steepness = Wave Height/Wavelength.
What are the other ways to Calculate Wave Steepness?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wave Steepness-
  • Wave Steepness=0.142*tanh(2*pi*Water Depth/Wavelength)OpenImg
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