Harmonic Series of 100 Hz — 16 Harmonics
Calculate the first 16 harmonics of a 100 Hz fundamental.
How to use this tool
- Enter fundamental frequency and number of harmonics in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your harmonic frequencies and the full breakdown beneath it.
A 100 Hz fundamental with 16 harmonics reaches 1600 Hz — a classic synthesis exercise for understanding additive synthesis.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the harmonic series?
- The harmonic series is the sequence of frequencies that are integer multiples of a fundamental: f, 2f, 3f, 4f, ... These overtones give instruments their characteristic tone colour.
- Which harmonic is the octave?
- The 2nd harmonic (2× fundamental) is exactly one octave above. The 3rd harmonic is an octave + perfect fifth above.