Viola equal tension strings

This table shows the tensions that result from equal tensioned gauges available for the viola. The string length is assumed to be about 36cm 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.

If you have any questions about string tensions that are not answered here, please e-mail: gamut@gamutstrings.com

Viola equal tension light

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

4.8

0.72

d

277.18

0.36

4.8

1.08

G

185

0.36

4.8

1.61

C

123.47

0.36

4.8

2.42

Viola equal tension light+

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

5.1

0.74

d

277.18

0.36

5.1

1.11

G

185

0.36

5.1

1.66

C

123.47

0.36

5.1

2.49

Viola equal tension medium

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

5.4

0.76

d

277.18

0.36

5.4

1.14

G

185

0.36

5.4

1.71

C

123.47

0.36

5.4

2.56

Viola equal tension medium+

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

5.6

0.78

d

277.18

0.36

5.6

1.16

G

185

0.36

5.6

1.74

C

123.47

0.36

5.6

2.61

Viola equal tension heavy

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

5.9

0.80

d

277.18

0.36

5.9

1.19

G

185

0.36

5.9

1.79

C

123.47

0.36

5.9

2.68

Viola equal tension heavy+

Freq.

String

Tension

Diameter

Note

in HZ

Length in M

in Kg

in mm

a

415

0.36

6.2

0.82

d

277.18

0.36

6.2

1.22

G

185

0.36

6.2

1.83

C

123.47

0.36

6.2

2.74