The

Universal Syrup
Calculator

This tool helps you calculate the amount of sugar or water needed to make perfect 1:1 or 2:1 sugar syrups from any liquid — fruit and vegetable juices, milks, and even liquid sugars such as honey or agave nectar.

Watch a walkthrough

Step 1

Weigh Your Liquid

Weigh your liquid with a digital scale and enter that value below.

Weight

Step 2

Measure Existing Sugar

Use an optical refractometer to measure your liquid's Brix percentage, then enter it below and calculate.

Brix %

Step 3

Assemble Your Syrup

Using the quantities below, prepare your syrup according to the instructions that follow.

For 1:1 Syrup

For 2:1 Syrup