| Air |
The most common medium for sound, with speed influenced by temperature, humidity, and pressure |
343 |
| Water |
A denser medium than air, allowing sound to travel faster |
1482 |
| Steel |
A dense and elastic solid, sound travels much faster compared to air and water |
5960 |
| Glass |
A brittle solid with a high speed of sound due to its rigidity |
5200 |
| Wood (Oak) |
A natural solid with varying speed depending on density and elasticity |
3850 |
| Aluminum |
A lightweight and strong metal, widely used in engineering |
6320 |
| Rubber |
A flexible solid with much slower speed of sound compared to metals |
1500 |
| Concrete |
A composite material used in construction, with speed influenced by its density and composition |
3200 |
| Copper |
A highly conductive metal, also known for its high speed of sound |
3900 |
| Lead |
A dense metal with a relatively slower speed of sound due to its softness |
1200 |