Dye Bath Calculator
Calculate dye weight, water volume, and auxiliary chemicals for target shade depth and fabric weight.
Inputs
g
%
%
Results
Dye Weight
10 g
Water Volume10 L
Water Volume2.64 gal
Auxiliary Weight5 g
Salt (est.)600 g
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Fabric Weight (dry), Shade Depth, and Liquor Ratio.
- Set Auxiliary Chemical.
- Review the Dye Weight result.
- Use Water Volume (L) and Water Volume (gal) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
How the result changes with Fabric Weight (dry)
| Fabric Weight (dry) | Dye Weight |
|---|---|
| 5,001 | 100.02 g |
| 17,501 | 350.02 g |
| 32,500 | 650 g |
| 45,000 | 900 g |
What each input means
- Fabric Weight (dry)
- Dry weight of the fabric to be dyed
- Shade Depth
- Dye percentage on weight of fabric (0.5%=pale, 2%=medium, 5%=dark)
- Liquor Ratio
- Ratio of water to fabric weight (e.g. 20 = 20mL water per 1g fabric)
- Auxiliary Chemical
- Percentage of auxiliary chemicals on weight of fabric
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersFabric Weight (dry) = 500, Shade Depth = 2, Liquor Ratio = 20, Auxiliary Chemical = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Dye WeightDye Weight10 = 10
- Calculate Water VolumeWater Volume10 = 10
- Calculate Water VolumeWater Volume2.64 = 2.64
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