# String-Tension-Calculator

> Application for calculating string tensions in musical instruments and systems

- Price: free, open source
- Warranty: none; built with AI assistance and provided as is
- Status: Archived
- Built with: Java
- Author: Kshitiz Wagle (https://kshitizwagle.com.np)
- Source: https://github.com/kshitizwagle/String-Tension-Calculator
- Page: https://projects.kshitizwagle.com.np/string-tension-calculator
- Last updated: 2026-05-08

## Overview

Java app that calculates string tension given scale length, gauge, and tuning. Built during Bachelor of Computer Application because I kept forgetting the formula and the online calculators were slow.

## FAQ

### Is String-Tension-Calculator free?

Yes. String-Tension-Calculator is free to use and open source. The full source code is on GitHub at https://github.com/kshitizwagle/String-Tension-Calculator.

### How do I get String-Tension-Calculator?

Get the source from https://github.com/kshitizwagle/String-Tension-Calculator; the README there covers installation and usage.

### Is String-Tension-Calculator still maintained?

String-Tension-Calculator is university coursework, kept public as a reference. It is not actively developed.

### Is there a warranty or support for String-Tension-Calculator?

No. String-Tension-Calculator was built with AI assistance and is provided as is, without warranty. Kshitiz Wagle is not liable for damage or loss. Use it at your own risk.

### Who makes String-Tension-Calculator?

String-Tension-Calculator is built and maintained by Kshitiz Wagle, a software engineer in Lalitpur, Nepal. Portfolio: https://kshitizwagle.com.np.

## README

Application for calculating string tensions in musical instruments and physical systems.

## Overview

Calculates tension values based on physical parameters.

## Features

- Tension calculations
- Parameter input validation
- Result visualization
- Multiple calculation methods

## Building

Compile the source files:
```bash
javac -d bin src/**/*.java
java -cp bin StringTensionCalculator
```