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Free brine salt calculator for pickling, curing prep, and wet brining. Calculate brine concentration from salt and water, or find exactly how much salt to add for your target percentage.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Brine percentage
3.38%
Water (g)
1000
Salt (g)
35
Summary
Your brine is about 3.38% salt by total solution weight.
Steps
Brine method note
This tool uses salt percentage by total brine solution weight: salt / (water + salt) x 100. Always dissolve fully and keep food refrigerated while brining.
Brine concentration is often tracked by weight because volume measurements vary by salt crystal size. This calculator converts everything to grams, then uses standard solution math.
Brine % = (salt / (water + salt)) x 100Salt needed = (target / (100 - target)) x waterShare it with cooks and fermentation enthusiasts
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