alcohol proof calculator

Calculate alcohol by volume (ABV) for homemade beverages, cocktails, and brewing.

Specific gravity before fermentation

Specific gravity after fermentation

How to Use This Calculator

This calculator uses the standard formula for calculating alcohol by volume (ABV) in fermented beverages:

ABV = (OG - FG) × 131.25

Steps:

  1. Measure the specific gravity before fermentation (Original Gravity)
  2. Measure the specific gravity after fermentation (Final Gravity)
  3. Enter both values in the calculator
  4. Click "Calculate ABV" to get your results

What You'll Get:

  • ABV: Alcohol by Volume percentage
  • ABW: Alcohol by Weight percentage
  • Attenuation: Percentage of sugars converted to alcohol

Pro Tips

  • • Use a hydrometer for accurate gravity readings
  • • Take readings at the same temperature (usually 68°F/20°C)
  • • For wine, typical OG ranges from 1.080-1.100
  • • For beer, typical OG ranges from 1.040-1.060
  • • Higher attenuation means more sugars were converted to alcohol
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