Brix to Gravity Converter
Convert between Brix degrees and Specific Gravity with our free online calculator. Essential for brewing, winemaking, and food science.
Disclaimer: This tool provides approximate conversions and should not replace professional measurement equipment. For health or medical applications, always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or food safety professional.
Conversion Results
Brix (°Bx):
Specific Gravity:
Potential Alcohol by Volume:
Understanding Brix and Specific Gravity
The ToolMasteryHub Brix to Gravity Converter provides accurate conversions between two key measurements used in brewing, winemaking, and food production. This tool helps professionals and hobbyists quickly translate between these different scales for sugar content measurement.
What is Brix (°Bx)?
Brix (°Bx) is a measurement scale that indicates the percentage of sucrose by weight in a liquid. One degree Brix equals 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution. This scale is widely used in:
- Winemaking - To determine grape ripeness and potential alcohol
- Brewing - For measuring malt sugar concentration before fermentation
- Food Industry - To assess the sweetness of fruits, vegetables, and beverages
- Agriculture - For evaluating crop quality and harvest timing
What is Specific Gravity?
Specific Gravity (SG) is the ratio of the density of a substance compared to the density of water. In brewing and winemaking, it helps measure:
- Original Gravity (OG) - The sugar concentration before fermentation
- Final Gravity (FG) - The remaining sugars after fermentation
- Fermentation Progress - By tracking the gravity change over time
- Alcohol Content - Calculated from the difference between OG and FG
Conversion Formula
Our converter uses the following formulas for accurate conversion:
- Brix to Specific Gravity: SG = (Brix / (258.6 - ((Brix / 258.2) * 227.1))) + 1
- Specific Gravity to Brix: Brix = 143.254 * (SG - 1) + 0.898 * Math.pow(SG - 1, 2) + 0.368 * Math.pow(SG - 1, 3)
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