Brine Calculator
Work out how much salt to add for a brine of any strength, for fermenting pickles and sauerkraut or brining a turkey.
Result
Weighs salt as a percent of the water weight, the usual method for ferments. Measure by weight when you can, since salts differ a lot by the spoonful.
Salt
35g
- Salt
- 1.2oz
- Table salt, about
- 1.9tbsp
- Morton kosher salt, about
- 2.3tbsp
How to use the Brine Calculator
- Amount of water
- Water in
- Brine strength: Sauerkraut and kimchi: 2% to 2.5%. Pickles: 3.5% to 5%. Turkey or chicken: about 5% to 6%.
The results update as you type, and you can copy a link that reopens the calculator with your numbers filled in.
What it tells you
- Salt
- Salt
- Table salt, about
- Morton kosher salt, about
Example
Starting from Amount of water: 1; Water in: Liters; Brine strength: 3.5%, the calculator gives Salt: 35 g.