String Tension Calculation

[Richard Brekne]

Farrell wrote:

> To those of us less mathematically challenged than I:
>
> I have the formula(s) (thanks Ron N.) for converting hertz to tension (given
> a specific string diameter, density (or whatever), and speaking length), but
> I need to convert pitch in units of notes and cents into hertz. For example:
> I measure a pitch on my Accutuner as being D5 plus 60 cents. I know that I
> can find a non-stretched pitch in hertz for D5 on a table somewhere (or any
> other note - I have this somewhere I think), but how do I add the 60 cents
> to the D5 hertz value? Thanks to any of the professors out there.
>
> Terry Farrell

I have a table of convesions on my website. You are free to copy it and use it
as you wish. I am not sure thats exactly what you are after tho. btw... what do
you mean by "non-stretched pitch in hertz". That one has me scratching my head
:)


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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no