String tension calculator
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Gauge set
Tuning
25.50"
| String | Gauge | Tension bar | Tension | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | .046w | 17.5 | lb · balanced | |
| A | .036w | 19.5 | lb · balanced | |
| D | .026w | 18.4 | lb · balanced | |
| G | .017 | 16.6 | lb · balanced | |
| B | .013 | 15.4 | lb · balanced | |
| e | .010 | 16.2 | lb · balanced |
Total across the neck103.5 lb
Computed from D'Addario's published unit weights ↗ (opens in a new tab) for plain steel and XL nickel wound strings; other brands and constructions differ by a few percent. 13–22 lb per string is the range most players call balanced.
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