Brine Calculator
Calculate salt and water amounts for canning brine based on jar count, size, and brine type.
Inputs
oz
%
Results
Salt Needed
331.2 g
Water Needed
6,624 mL
Salt18.4 tbsp (kosher)
Water28 cups
Total Brine Volume224 oz
Effective Brine %5%
Total Brine Liters6.62
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of jars and jar size in ounces.
- Set the brine salt percentage (typically 3–5% for refrigerator pickles, up to 10% for brined vegetables).
- Select brine type (salt, vinegar, or fermentation brine).
- The calculator returns salt in grams and tablespoons, water in mL and cups, total brine volume, and effective brine concentration.
- Dissolve salt in water, add vinegar if specified, then ladle hot brine over packed jars leaving ½ inch headspace.
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