Reference · Beginner · 2 min read
String Gauge Chart
Common electric and acoustic sets at a glance.
Simple answer
Extra light 9–42 · Light 10–46 · Medium 11–49 · Heavy 12–52 (electric). Acoustic light 12–53 · medium 13–56.
Go deeper
Hybrid sets (light top, heavy bottom) like 10–52 are popular for rock and drop tunings.