Fingerboard Humidity Calculator — LuthierCalc

Calculate equilibrium moisture content and fingerboard width change at any humidity and temperature. Prevent cracking and fret sprout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What humidity should I store my guitar at?

45–55% relative humidity at 18–22°C keeps most tonewoods near their equilibrium MC of 7–9%, minimizing stress.

What causes fret sprout?

When the fingerboard dries out and shrinks, the fret ends protrude beyond the board edges — this is fret sprout, caused by low humidity.