Rennet Dosing Calculator
Calculate the right amount of rennet for cheese making based on milk volume, rennet type, and strength.
Inputs
gallons
°F
Results
Rennet
0.5 mL
Rennet0.1 tsp
Rennet10 drops
Dilution Water10 mL
Tablet Equivalent1 tablets
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the milk volume in gallons you are using for the batch.
- Select the rennet type (liquid animal, vegetable, or tablet) and enter its strength.
- Set milk temperature at the time of addition.
- The calculator shows rennet volume in mL, teaspoons, drops, and required dilution water.
- Dilute rennet in the indicated water volume and stir gently into milk for even coagulation.
How the result changes with Rennet Strength
| Rennet Strength | Rennet |
|---|---|
| 0.85 | 0.59 mL |
| 1.72 | 0.29 mL |
| 2.77 | 0.18 mL |
| 3.65 | 0.14 mL |
What each input means
- Milk Volume
- Amount of milk in gallons.
- Rennet Type
- 1 = Animal (standard dosing), 2 = Vegetable (1.5x more needed), 3 = Microbial (1.2x more needed).
- Rennet Strength
- Strength multiplier. Single-strength = 1, double-strength = 2 (use half the volume).
- Milk Temperature
- Milk temperature at renneting. Optimal range is 86-90°F for most cheeses.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersMilk Volume = 2, Rennet Type = 1, Rennet Strength = 1, Milk Temperature = 88 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate RennetRennet0.5 = 0.5
- Calculate RennetRennet0.1 = 0.1
- Calculate RennetRennet10 = 10
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