Hydrometer Calculator

Using the Hydrometer Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps required to use the Hydrometer Calculator effectively. This tool is designed to provide temperature-corrected gravity, degrees Plato, degrees Brix, and potential alcohol by volume based on your input measurements.

Step 1: Input Measured Specific Gravity

Measured Specific Gravity: Enter the specific gravity of your liquid sample as measured with a hydrometer. This field is required and accepts values between 0.001 and 2.0, inclusive. Ensure the measurement accuracy up to three decimal places.

Step 2: Enter Sample Temperature

Sample Temperature (°F): Record the current temperature of the liquid sample in degrees Fahrenheit. This information is crucial for accurate temperature correction. Enter a value between 32°F and 212°F, rounded to the nearest tenth of a degree for precision.

Step 3: Specify Hydrometer Calibration Temperature

Hydrometer Calibration Temperature (°F): This is the standard calibration temperature of your hydrometer. Input a temperature between 32°F and 212°F, ensuring it is precise to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Step 4: Choose a Measurement Unit

Measurement Unit: Select your preferred measurement unit from the following options:

• Specific Gravity (SG)
• Degrees Plato (°P)
• Degrees Brix (°Bx)

This field is mandatory for proceeding with calculations.

Step 5: Obtain Results

Upon entering all required inputs, the calculator will process the data to provide the following outputs:

• Temperature Corrected Gravity: This value adjusts the measured gravity to account for temperature differences and is provided with three decimal places.
• Degrees Plato (°P): Conversion of the corrected gravity into degrees Plato, rounded to one decimal place.
• Degrees Brix (°Bx): Calculated from the Plato value, this measure is expressed with a suffix of °Bx, rounded to one decimal place.
• Potential Alcohol By Volume: Estimated alcohol content as a percentage, rounded to one decimal place and suffixed with ‘%’.

Ensure all inputs are correctly filled to get precise calculations. The calculator provides valuable insights into the characteristics of your brew, allowing you to make informed brewing decisions.