Sabine Equation

The Sabine Equation is used to calculate the reverberation time in a room—how long sound persists after the source stops. Developed by physicist Wallace Sabine, it relates the volume of the space, the amount of absorbing material (like furniture or curtains), and the sound absorption characteristics of surfaces. Essentially, it helps determine how echoey or muffled a space will sound, which is important for designing concert halls, recording studios, and other environments where sound quality matters. The equation's goal is to balance sound clarity and richness by optimizing the room's acoustics.