Drink Calculators
Plan your fermentation with precise measurements and conversions
These calculators provide estimates. Actual results vary based on yeast strain, temperature, ingredients, and fermentation conditions. Always taste and measure to confirm.
Sugar → Alcohol Calculator
Estimate final alcohol content based on sugar and liquid volume
Note: This is a simplified calculation. Actual ABV depends on:
- Yeast strain tolerance (typically 8-18% ABV max)
- Starting sugar concentration (gravity)
- Fermentation temperature and time
- Type of sugar used (simple vs complex)
Batch Scaling Calculator
Scale recipes up or down for different batch sizes
Amount of any ingredient in original recipe (cups, oz, lbs, etc.)
Carbonation Priming Calculator
Calculate sugar needed for bottle conditioning
Carbonation Guide:
- Stil/Low (2.0-2.2): English ales, stouts
- Medium (2.4-2.6): American ales, porters
- High (2.7-3.5): IPAs, lagers, wheat beers
- Very High (3.5-4.5): Belgian styles, champagne
Quick Reference
Common Conversions
1 gallon = 3.785 liters
1 lb = 453.6 grams
1 oz = 28.35 grams
1 cup sugar = 7 oz
Typical ABV Ranges
Kombucha, Water Kefir0.5-2%
Light Mead, Session Beer3-5%
Standard Beer, Cider5-7%
Wine, Strong Beer12-15%
Strong Wine, Barleywine15-18%