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ABV Calculator

Find alcohol by volume from gravity readings.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
ABV (%) 5.25
Formula: ABV ≈ (OG − FG) × 131.25
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Original gravity = 1.05
3. Final gravity = 1.01
4.
5. ABV = 5.25%
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Estimate the alcohol content of home-brewed beer or wine.

The math behind it

ABV% ≈ (original gravity − final gravity) × 131.25.

Worked Example

OG 1.050, FG 1.010 → 5.25% ABV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gravity?

A hydrometer reading of sugar density; it drops as yeast converts sugar to alcohol.

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