string tension gauge calculator

The first step to deciding which saddle is right for a certain tuning range is to use the Tension calculator below. It will calculate tensions for given string sizes and recommend which saddle is right.

Scale length: 25,5 o inches o mm 

String size: 007 

Desired note to play: A             CALCULATE

NOTE: Our string tension calculator is based on D'Addario's string tension information and should therefore only be seen as an approximation when using different brand gauges, since other brands can have different tension values. The string material also matters, especially with bigger strings.