calculate_string_tension
Calculate guitar or bass string tension in pounds, kilograms, and Newtons by entering scale length, target tuning frequency, and string gauge.
Instructions
Calculate guitar or bass string tension in pounds, kilograms and Newtons. See list_bundles for related 'musique' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| scale_length_inches | Yes | Instrument scale length in inches (e.g. 25.5 for Fender Stratocaster) | |
| frequency_hz | Yes | Target tuning frequency in Hz (e.g. 329.63 for E4) | |
| gauge_inches | Yes | String gauge in inches (e.g. 0.010 for a light gauge high E) |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |