Wave angles for given deflection

Oblique Shock Angle Calculator - Find σ using deflection angle formula

Input Parameters
Enter Mach number to calculate oblique shock wave properties

Mach number must be greater than 1 for oblique shock waves

Default value: 1.4 (typical for air at standard conditions)

Default value: 2° (typical for small deflection angles)

Oblique Shock Results
Calculated shock angle (σ) using deflection angle formula

Enter upstream Mach number (M₁ > 1) and click Calculate to see oblique shock results