A Simple Equation/Formula for Dilution
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:57 pm
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However, I thought there might be a simple formula for diluting alcohol to both a desired volume and proof. Turns out there is:
(Dv * Dp) / Ap = Av
Where Dv: Desired Volume, Dp: Desired Proof, Ap: Alcohol Proof, Av: Alcohol volume to add water up to desired volume, resulting in desired proof.
Example: I have a product at 150 proof (Ap), and I want to water it down to fill 1 liter bottles (Dv) at 100 proof (Dp).
(1 liter * 100 proof) / 150 proof = .66 liters.
So, measure out .66 liters of booze & fill up to 1 liter, and you get the desired proof. Hope this is helpful to someone!
However, I thought there might be a simple formula for diluting alcohol to both a desired volume and proof. Turns out there is:
(Dv * Dp) / Ap = Av
Where Dv: Desired Volume, Dp: Desired Proof, Ap: Alcohol Proof, Av: Alcohol volume to add water up to desired volume, resulting in desired proof.
Example: I have a product at 150 proof (Ap), and I want to water it down to fill 1 liter bottles (Dv) at 100 proof (Dp).
(1 liter * 100 proof) / 150 proof = .66 liters.
So, measure out .66 liters of booze & fill up to 1 liter, and you get the desired proof. Hope this is helpful to someone!