Cymbal Weight Calculator

Ray Byrne

About this app

Find your perfect cymbal — before you ever play it.

Cymbal Builder puts the expertise of Byrne Cymbals in your pocket. Whether
you're shopping for cymbals, building a custom kit, or learning how weight
and bow shape affect tone, this tool gives you instant, accurate answers.

⚖️ WEIGHT CALCULATOR

Enter any cymbal's weight (in grams) and diameter (in inches) to instantly
see which of 9 professional weight categories it falls into. Uses the
industry-standard AS22 normalization formula so you can compare cymbals of any size on equal footing.

The 9 Weight Categories:
• Extremely Light
• Extra Light
• Light
• Medium Light
• Medium
• Medium Heavy
• Heavy
• Extra Heavy
• Extremely Heavy

🥁 BOW SELECTOR

Weight isn't everything. The shape of the bow and the size of the bell
dramatically change how a cymbal sounds and responds. Explore 172
combinations across 4 bell types and a full curve range.

Bell Types:
• Flat — Quietest, most pronounced stick attack
• Small — Dry and focused with less wash
• Medium — Balanced projection and stick response
• Large — Maximum brightness and projection

Curve Profiles:
• Low curve — Darker tone, more wash, less stick definition
• Mid curve — The sweet spot between wash and articulation
• High curve — Brighter pitch, less wash, maximum stick definition

🌙 LIGHT & DARK MODE

Looks great anywhere — practice room, gear shop, or backstage. Supports
Light, Dark, and System theme modes.

PERFECT FOR:
• Drummers comparing cymbals before buying
• Drum shop staff helping customers choose
• Students learning how cymbal shape affects tone
• Gear enthusiasts and collectors
• Anyone who wants to understand the science behind their sound

Built by Byrne Cymbals — crafted for musicians who care about every detail.

Visit us at byrnecymbals.com

What’s new

Bug fixes and performance improvements.