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Cello Equal Tension Gauge Chart

This table shows the tensions that result from equal tensioned gauges available for the cello. The string length is assumed to be about 68cm and the pitch standard is assumed to be a=415. If the string length on your instrument is a little longer, then the tension will be a little more. If the string length on your instrument is a little shorter, then the tension will be a little less.

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Cello Equal Tension Light Gauge
Each string = 11.2Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Light 1.18
d 138.59 0.67 Light 1.77
G 92.5 0.67 Light 2.65
C 61.73 0.67 Light 3.98
 
Cello Equal Tension Light+ Gauge
Each string = 11.6Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Light+ 1.20
d 138.59 0.67 Light+ 1.80
G 92.5 0.67 Light+ 2.70
C 61.73 0.67 Light+ 4.05
 
Cello Equal Tension Medium Gauge
Each string = 12Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Medium 1.22
d 138.59 0.67 Medium 1.83
G 92.5 0.67 Medium 2.75
C 61.73 0.67 Medium 4.12
 
Cello Equal Tension Medium+ Gauge
Each string = 12.4Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Medium+ 1.24
d 138.59 0.67 Medium+ 1.86
G 92.5 0.67 Medium+ 2.79
C 61.73 0.67 Medium+ 4.19
 
Cello Equal Tension Heavy Gauge
Each string = 12.8Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Heavy 1.26
d 138.59 0.67 Heavy 1.89
G 92.5 0.67 Heavy 2.84
C 61.73 0.67 Heavy 4.25
 
 
Cello Equal Tension Heavy+ Gauge
Each string = 13.2Kg
  Freq. String   Diameter
Note in HZ Length in M   in mm
a 207.65 0.67 Heavy+ 1.28
d 138.59 0.67 Heavy+ 1.92
G 92.5 0.67 Heavy+ 2.88
C 61.73 0.67 Heavy+ 4.32