Priming Sugar for Carbonation

Calculate priming sugar for bottle carbonation. Formula: Sugar (g) = Volume (L) × (Target CO2 - Current CO2) × 2. Used in beer brewing.

Formula

Sugar (g) = Volume(L) × (Target - Current CO2) × 2

20L, target 2.5, current 0

Inputs
  • Total Volume (liters): 20
  • Target CO2 (volumes): 2.5
  • Current CO2 (volumes): 0

Sugar needed = 100g

Frequently asked questions

Typical CO2 levels?
Beer: 2.2-2.8 volumes; soda: 3.5-4 volumes