Cartridge Resonance Calculator

Calculate the vertical resonant frequency of your tonearm and cartridge combination. The result updates as you type.

How it works: Resonant frequency depends on the effective mass at the stylus tip (tonearm plus cartridge plus mounting hardware) and the cartridge's compliance — how easily its suspension flexes. The ideal range is 8–12 Hz: high enough to stay clear of record-warp and footfall vibration, low enough to avoid audible resonance.
From your tonearm's specifications — typically 4–20g
Screws and washers — typically 0.3–1g
10 Hz (dynamic)
100 Hz (JIS standard)
Most spec sheets list 100Hz compliance. Selecting it applies a widely used ×1.7 approximation to estimate the 10Hz dynamic value the formula needs — treat results as a guide, not a certainty.