Aging Cave Climate Calculator
Get the ideal temperature, humidity, and aging time for your cheese style.
Inputs
Results
Target Temperature
55°F
Target Humidity
80%
Minimum Aging Time
12 weeks
Target Temperature131.07°F
Aging Time2.8 months
Temp Range (low)53°F
Temp Range (high)57°F
Humidity Range (low)77%
Humidity Range (high)83%
Flip Interval3 days
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the cheese style (cheddar, brie, gouda, parmesan, etc.) you are aging.
- The calculator returns the target temperature (°F and °C), humidity range, minimum aging time in weeks/months, and how often to flip the wheel.
- Set up your aging cave or dedicated mini-fridge to the displayed temperature and humidity targets.
- Maintain a flip schedule using the displayed interval and monitor for unwanted mold.
What each input means
- Cheese Style
- 1 = Cheddar (55°F, 80% RH, 12 weeks), 2 = Brie (50°F, 95% RH, 4 weeks), 3 = Gouda (55°F, 85% RH, 8 weeks), 4 = Parmesan (55°F, 80% RH, 52 weeks).
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersCheese Style = 1 = 1 input(s) provided
- Calculate Target TemperatureTarget Temperature55 = 55
- Calculate Target HumidityTarget Humidity = 8080 = 80
- Calculate Minimum Aging TimeMinimum Aging Time = 1212 = 12
- Calculate Target TemperatureTarget Temperature12.8 = 12.8
- Calculate Aging TimeAging Time2.8 = 2.8
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