Electric guitar string gauges

Electric Guitar String Set Gauges

1. What is the standard gauge for electric guitar strings?
2. What gauge do guitar strings come in?
3. What does 9 gauge guitar strings mean?
4. Which string gauge should I use?

What is the standard gauge for electric guitar strings?

A guitar string's gauge refers to the string's physical size, given in inches. The most popular string gauge set for 6-string electric guitar is . 010–. 046.

What gauge do guitar strings come in?

Most acoustic guitars will come standard with 12 gauge strings. While 12's are a great choice, you always have the option to go with a heavier string like 13's or a lighter string such as 11's.

What does 9 gauge guitar strings mean?

String Gauge = Thickness

Essentially, the thickness of each string is measured in inches. In a set of 9s, the thinnest 'E' string is 0.009 of an inch, and in a set of 10s, you guessed it, the thin 'E' is 0.010 of an inch. A typical set of 9s will run from a 0.009 string, to a 0.042 string (9, 11, 16, 24, 32 42).

Which string gauge should I use?

Body Style: A general rule of thumb is to string smaller-bodied acoustics with lighter gauges, larger bodied instruments with heavier gauges. A big dreadnought or jumbo will generally sound better with medium-gauge strings that take fuller advantage of their relatively larger sound chambers.