Description

Hydrometers are calibrated for a particular temperature (usually 60F or 68F). Readings will be inaccurate if taken at a temperature that is different than the calibrated temperature. This calculator will determine the corrected reading based on temperature. It supports readings in either specific gravity or brix and will work for hydrometers of any calibration.

Instructions

1. Enter the density in either Specific Gravity or Brix.
2. Enter the temperature in either C or F.
3. Enter the hydrometer calibration in either C or F.
4. Press the calculate button.
5. The corrected reading will be displayed.

Notes

• Specific gravity should be entered as 1.xxx. For example, a s.g. reading of 1.045 is sometimes referred to as 45 gravity units. This reading must be entered as 1.045 for correct results.
• Most hydrometers are calibrated to 15C (60F) or 20C (68F). If you are unsure of the calibration for your hydrometer, enter a value such as 64F. The resulting error will be insignificant.
• You can mix temperature scales. For example, you can enter the calibration in degrees F and the measured temperature in degrees C. The calculator will automatically calculate the conversions.

Note: This application requires the Java™ plug-in from Sun Microsystems. If this application is not working, you most likely need to download the plug-in by clicking on the image.

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