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Brine Ratio Calculator

Enter your brine's water volume and target salt percentage to calculate how much salt (and sugar) to add.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the water volume.
  2. 2Enter a target salt percentage.
  3. 3Optionally enter a sugar percentage.
  4. 4See the amounts needed.

Frequently asked questions

What salt percentage should I use?+

3-10% is the common range for wet brines — 5% is a frequent starting point for poultry and pork, with longer brine times usually pairing with lower percentages.

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