Brine Ratio Calculator
Scale a salt brine for any volume of water.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Calculate Brine — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Enter the water volume in litres.
- Click Calculate Brine.
- Dissolve, cool, then refrigerate the food in the brine.
About this tool
Brining adds moisture and seasoning through a salt-water soak, and this calculator scales salt and sugar to your water volume. The base is 60 g salt and 30 g sugar per litre of water. Keep brining food refrigerated and discard the brine after use.
Frequently asked questions
Does sugar matter in a brine?
It adds balance and browning, but salt does the main work of seasoning and moisture. You can reduce sugar without breaking the brine.
How long should food brine?
Small cuts need a few hours; a whole chicken often needs overnight. Do not brine indefinitely, or the texture turns soft.