Use our free Priming Sugar Calculator to determine exactly how much sugar you need to carbonate your bottled beer, mead, or cider. Whether you’re bottling with corn sugar, honey, DME, or Belgian candi sugar, this tool will help you hit your target carbonation level with precision.
How to Use the Priming Sugar Calculator
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Select the sugar type you plan to use.
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Enter the final volume of beer in gallons.
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Input the desired carbonation level in volumes of CO₂.
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Provide the temperature of your beer before bottling.
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Click Calculate to see the precise sugar amount needed.
This calculator accounts for the residual CO₂ already present in your beer based on temperature, ensuring accurate results every time.
Supported Sugar Types
You can choose from the most commonly used priming sugars in homebrewing:
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Corn Sugar (Dextrose)
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Table Sugar (Sucrose)
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Dry Malt Extract (DME)
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Honey
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Belgian Candi Sugar
Why Priming Sugar Calculations Matter
Adding too much sugar can lead to overcarbonation, bottle bombs, or poor flavor development. Too little can result in flat, undercarbonated beer. This tool ensures your bottles are conditioned to perfection—no guesswork required.
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