Port Length Calculator

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LAST UPDATED: 2024-10-02 20:01:31 TOTAL USAGE: 1523 TAG: Acoustics Audio Engineering

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Port Length Formula

The port length formula is:

\[ L = \left( \frac{2.356 \times 10^4 \times D^2 \times N}{V \times F^2} \right) - (k \times D) \]

Where:

  • L is the port length (in inches)
  • D is the vent diameter (in inches)
  • N is the total number of ports
  • V is the volume of the box (in cubic feet)
  • F is the tuning frequency (in Hz)
  • k is the correction factor, typically 0.732.

Port Length Definition

Port length refers to the necessary length of the vent (port) in a subwoofer enclosure, crucial for tuning the subwoofer to the desired frequency.

How to Calculate a Port Length

  1. Determine the vent diameter (D) in inches.
  2. Determine the total number of ports (N).
  3. Determine the box volume (V) in cubic feet.
  4. Determine the tuning frequency (F) in Hertz.
  5. Calculate the port length using the formula provided.

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