392 Hz — Nearest Note: G4
392 Hz is closest to G4 in equal temperament at A=440 Hz. The deviation is +0.02 cents (sharp of the nearest equal-tempered pitch).
392 Hz is the equal temperament frequency of G4 at A=440 Hz. It is derived from the formula f = 440 × 2^((MIDI − 69) / 12), where the MIDI number uniquely identifies each pitch.
Multi-Temperament Context for G4
The table below shows how G4 is tuned in all 16 temperaments at A=440 Hz, and how far 392 Hz falls from each.
| Temperament | Hz (A=440) | vs Equal Temp (cents) | Distance from 392 Hz (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 391.995 Hz | 0.00 | +0.02 |
| Pythagorean | 391.111 Hz | -3.91 | +3.93 |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 392.438 Hz | +1.96 | -1.93 |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 392.438 Hz | +1.96 | -1.93 |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 393.550 Hz | +6.85 | -6.83 |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 394.216 Hz | +9.78 | -9.76 |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 393.104 Hz | +4.89 | -4.87 |
| Werckmeister III | 393.770 Hz | +7.82 | -7.80 |
| Werckmeister IV | 392.439 Hz | +1.96 | -1.94 |
| Werckmeister V | 393.770 Hz | +7.82 | -7.80 |
| Kirnberger III | 393.550 Hz | +6.85 | -6.83 |
| Vallotti | 392.882 Hz | +3.91 | -3.89 |
| Young (1799) | 393.327 Hz | +5.87 | -5.85 |
| Bach/Lehman | 392.882 Hz | +3.91 | -3.89 |
| Neidhardt | 392.439 Hz | +1.96 | -1.94 |
| Kellner (Bach) | 393.415 Hz | +6.26 | -6.24 |
Positive cents = 392 Hz is sharp of the temperament pitch. Negative = flat. The "Distance from 392 Hz" column answers: in which temperament does 392 Hz come closest to G4?
Chromatic Neighbors
The notes immediately below and above G4 on the chromatic scale (in equal temperament at A=440 Hz):
See full frequency data for G4.
Adjacent Frequencies in This Index
Other commonly-searched frequencies near 392 Hz:
Instruments That Play G4
G4 (391.995 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 49 instruments.
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