Brine Ratio Calculator

Calculate the exact amount of salt for any volume of brine. Based on water weight — 1 liter of water weighs 1 kg (1000g).

Water Volume

Unit

Salt Type

3% Brine

grams salt

5% Brine

grams salt

8% Brine

grams salt

3% — Light

Fish, shrimp, delicate vegetables. 30 min – 2 hrs.

5% — Standard

Chicken, pork chops, turkey breast. 2–12 hrs.

8% — Strong

Pork belly, whole turkey, corned beef. 12–72 hrs.