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Potential alcohol of must at 24 °Bx

Measure must sugar with a refractometer and the calculator estimates the wine strength after complete fermentation.

Parameters

Result

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

Calculation example

What we calculate
How much alcohol the must will give
Must sugar content
24 °Bx
Potential strength
15,7 % vol.
Sugar in the must
264 g/L

Frequently asked questions

How much sugar gives 1 % alcohol?
Roughly 16–17 g of sugar per litre of must gives 1 % vol alcohol; the exact figure depends on the yeast.

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.