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Diluting 65 °Bx concentrate to 12 °Bx

Apple or pear concentrate at 65 °Bx is usually diluted to drinking juice at 11–12 °Bx. About 442 kg of water is needed per 100 kg of concentrate — the calculator does this for any batch.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

Mass of solution A (being diluted)
100 kg
Brix of solution A
65 °Bx
What we add (component B)
Water (0 °Bx)
Target Brix of the mix
12 °Bx
Component B to add
441,67 kg
Mass of the mix
541,67 kg
Volume of the mix (approx.)
517,7 l

Frequently asked questions

How much water per 1 kg of 65 °Bx concentrate for 12 °Bx juice?
About 4.4 kg of water per 1 kg of concentrate (≈ 5.4 kg of juice in total).

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.