Shock Wave
Calculate Shock Wave instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Shock Wave
Upstream Mach number
Heat capacity ratio γ
Shock Wave
4.5
Downstream Mach number
0.5774
Density ratio ρ₂/ρ₁
2.6667
Temperature ratio T₂/T₁
1.6875
Total pressure ratio p₀₂/p₀₁
0.7209
More about: Shock Wave
What it calculates
The “Shock Wave” calculator computes Shock Wave from 2 parameters: upstream mach number, heat capacity ratio γ.
A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.
Example calculation
With parameters Upstream Mach number = 2, Heat capacity ratio γ = 1.4 the result is 4.5 (Result is the static pressure ratio p₂/p₁ across a normal shock).
How to use
- Enter upstream mach number and heat capacity ratio γ — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Shock Wave is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Shock Wave calculated?
The Shock Wave calculator computes Shock Wave from upstream mach number, heat capacity ratio γ. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Shock Wave calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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