Guitar string tension

1. How much tension is on a guitar string?
2. How do I know what tension my guitar strings are?
3. What does high tension guitar strings mean?
4. How do I adjust the tension on my guitar strings?

How much tension is on a guitar string?

As is seen in Figure 5, the average tension for each string is essentially between 60 and 80 Newtons.

How do I know what tension my guitar strings are?

To calculate how much tension is on a guitar string:

1. Measure your guitar's scale length in inches.
2. Multiply this length by 2 and multiply the product by the frequency you want to this string to vibrate at.
3. Square this value and multiply it by the unit weight of your guitar string in pounds per inch.

What does high tension guitar strings mean?

High tension strings feel “tighter” to play when fully tuned. They feel more rigid to the touch than medium and light tension strings. Higher tension strings are physically harder to press down against the fretboard than lower tension strings.

How do I adjust the tension on my guitar strings?

If the strings are difficult to play when the guitar is in tune, you can reduce the tension by choosing a lighter gauge of strings or switching to a shorter scale guitar.