Vinegar Concentration Calculator

What is indicated in the recipe:

What is the vinegar concentration calculator for?

This online calculator allows you to calculate the amount of vinegar if the recipe contains one concentration ("strength") of vinegar, and the store (or your home) has vinegar of a different concentration. Or if you want to replace the vinegar essence indicated in the recipe with organic and healthy natural vinegar.

Suppose the recipe says to use 15 ml of 70% vinegar essence and 2 liters of water, and you want to use the 5% apple cider vinegar you have. It is intuitively clear that, since the concentration of apple cider vinegar is 14 times less than in essence (since 70 \u003d 5x14), then it will need to be taken about 14 times more (15x14 \u003d 210 ml, i.e. a little more than a glass) , while reducing the amount of water intended to dilute the essence by about a glass (because together with vinegar you add about a glass of water to the marinade filling). But this is only an approximate estimate, and for an accurate calculation it is necessary to take into account the difference in the density of vinegar solutions from the density of water and the dependence of the density of solutions on concentration. It is also necessary to accurately take into account the amount of water available in the original solution (specified in the recipe) and in the replacement solution.

How to use the vinegar calculator

Entering calculated data and viewing results

To calculate, you need to enter the following data:

• concentration of the first solution (indicated in the recipe, you want to replace it with another solution), indicated as a percentage. The concentration should be more than 0% and not more than 100%.
• amount of first solution (indicated in units - milliliters, grams, liters, kilograms, teaspoons, tablespoons, glasses, indicated in the list on the right). A teaspoon is considered equal to 5 milliliters, a tablespoon - 15 milliliters, a glass - 200 milliliters. Please note that in Australian recipes, a teaspoon is considered equal to 20 milliliters, not 15. The quantity must be a positive number.
• concentration of the second solution (replacing the first solution, indicated as a percentage, should be more than 0% and not more than 100%

If you enter incorrect data, the fields are colored red and a corresponding message is displayed. It is preferable to use the symbol "." To separate the integer and fractional parts. (period), but you can also use a comma (symbol ","). Re-entering the decimal separator or entering any non-numeric character (letter, space) stops entering the number (the previously entered numbers will be taken into account). For example, the entered data "5.5abc" will be interpreted by the calculator as the number "five and a half". If the entered data cannot be recognized as a number at all, the calculator will ask you to enter the correct data.

The calculation will be done in about one second and the results will be displayed in units that you can select from the lists to the right of the results. If the concentration of the first and second solutions is different, then you will need to change the amount of water compared to that indicated in the recipe. So, in 100 g. 70% of the essence contains 70 g. pure acetic acid (CH3COOH) and 30 gr. water (H2O), and in 100 gr. 5% vinegar - 5 gr. acetic acid and 95 gr. water. Therefore, when you replace the essence with vinegar, you need to reduce the amount of water indicated in the recipe. Conversely, if you are replacing vinegar with essence, you must add water in such a way that the content of acetic acid and water does not change. Read more about the calculation method here.

If you specify the same concentration of vinegar specified in the recipe and used for replacement, our calculator can be used to convert the amount of vinegar specified in different units of measurement (taking into account the densities of aqueous solutions of acetic acid). So, the volume is 100g. 80% of vinegar essence will be about 93 ml (since its density is 1070 g / l), and ten tablespoons of 6% vinegar weigh 151 grams. When replacing concentrated vinegar (essence) with diluted ones, the calculator will indicate the need to subtract water, whereas in the original recipe the presence of water may not be provided at all, or provided in an amount less than displayed in the calculator's response. In such situations, it is necessary either to reduce the amount of moisture given, for example, by vegetable juice, or not being able to reduce the amount of water, simply agree that the marinade obtained with such a replacement will contain more liquid than provided for in the original recipe.

Illustration: How to change the unit of measurement

When using the calculator, you may notice that sometimes the sum of the volumes of vinegar and water from the recipe does not match the sum of the volumes of the replacement vinegar and water. This is not a mistake, since when mixing two liquids, their total volume may change due to the fact that the density of the solution depends on the concentration. The density of solutions is also slightly dependent on temperature, our calculator calculates on the assumption that the temperature of the solutions is 20 degrees Celsius. This dependence of the density of solutions on temperature has almost no effect on the accuracy of calculations for the needs of home canning.

Vinegar 3% is obtained by diluting the vinegar essence, and the ready-made solution is used for a wide variety of purposes. Acetic acid is one of the most ancient human discoveries, without which it is hard to imagine today's cooking and even sanitation. In any smallest shop you can buy 9% table vinegar, but another percentage is difficult to find even on the Internet. In life, under various circumstances, we very often resort to using vinegar, and in some cases we catch ourselves thinking that we just badly need a different concentration. So, from an economical point of view, it is better to purchase the essence of vinegar and dilute it as needed.

Properties

Vinegar has a lot of properties, to put it mildly, and with proper use, we can only consider and get positive qualities. But along with a large number of abilities, varieties of liquid also grow. There are two main differences: one is natural (made by fermentation of berry or fruit nectars), the second is synthetic (it is obtained through the distillation of crude oil, wood and gas).

Few have thought about the health benefits of 3 percent vinegar in general. It turns out that the solution contains an impressive amount of various elements in the form of iron, phosphorus and fluorine. And also has a large amount of vitamins (PP, A, K, E, B, C) and organic acids: propionic, tartaric or citric.

The nutritional value of the liquid shows low indicators. There are no proteins or fats per 100 g of the product, but there are 2.3 g of carbohydrates. The calorie content of 3% vinegar is 11 kcal.

Apple cider vinegar 3% has been shown to be a beneficial ingredient and a source of potassium. Potassium facilitates connective processes with more important trace elements such as chlorine, calcium, silicon, sodium, magnesium and others. With regular and judicious use, the solution is considered a very useful and necessary product.

Application

The use of table vinegar 3% is widespread in cooking. The acidic liquid is used by many as a complementary or primary seasoning. Vegetable salads, dumplings, sauces, drinks, sour first courses, pickles and marinades - all this is not complete without the addition of vinegar. To all of the above, such an acid is a way to keep food from spoiling for a long time.

In medicine and cosmetology, vinegar has also proven to be a useful substance that is used in the fight against dandruff and acne. A mild vinegar solution can soothe itching and swelling. Many mothers, in order not to resort to antibiotics and antipyretic drugs over and over again, use a vinegar solution to bring down the temperature of the child. In folk medicine, even arthritis, kidney stones, asthma, poisoning and other digestive disorders are treated with weak solutions.

The price of non-artificial vinegar is much different from the cost of synthetic raw materials. Moreover, natural vinegar has many types, including rice, balsamic, whey, apple, malt, alcohol and wine vinegars. But natural essence differs from artificial essence not only in the price category. The taste of natural vinegar is much better, so it is preferable to use such a product only for culinary purposes. But the synthetic solution should be used for home preventive, cleaning and sanitary purposes.

How to make vinegar 3%?

How to make 3% vinegar with only 9% or even essence with a higher percentage of acidity available? In order to qualitatively and absolutely safely dilute a particular substance, one should adhere to certain formulas. But not everything is so scary! You won't have to grab a chemistry textbook. You can solve the problem by calculating and observing the correct proportions.

It is extremely important to approach these manipulations with full responsibility, otherwise you risk injuring at least your own body!

So, in order to get an acetic 3% solution from acetic acid (equal to 70%), you should initially determine the unit of definition. The measuring tool can be a cup, glass, cap, spoon or a special measuring cup. Then you need to take boiled water, prepared and cooled in advance.

The proportions for 70 percent acid are as follows: one unit of essence you choose will have 22.5 units of boiled water. For example, in 1 st. l. concentrated acid should be diluted in 22.5 tbsp. l. plain water.

With such a simple and easy table, you can calculate any percentage. The main thing is to decide on the unit of measurement. But, it is worth considering that concentrates with a high acid content are only artificial, in this regard, such essences should be dissolved only for cleansing measures.

If you are looking for a weak culinary vinegar solution, it is preferable to purchase 9% food grade vinegar and dilute it to 3%. To do this, dilute 1 measuring cup of vinegar in 3 measuring cups of water. We get a weak vinegar mixture and use it for food purposes.

What does concentrate percentage mean? The number means the percentage of acetic acid in 100 ml of water. For example, a 100 ml bottle with a 30 percent composition would mean that there are 70 ml of water and 30 ml of acid in a container.

Security measures

Precautions and safety precautions must be observed if there are similar substances with an increased aggressive environment at home. During storage or dilution, follow the rules specified in the instructions:

• store technical acetic acid only in tightly closed strong containers, out of reach of children and animals;
• it is advisable to brightly mark the container with the essence so as not to be confused in a hurry with another liquid;
• to obtain a weaker solution, it is necessary to pour acid into water, and not otherwise;
• do not inhale the acid vapors that can cause burns to the respiratory system;
• do not use vinegar solution if you have high acidity or gastritis;
• refrain from taking vinegar in case of irritated mucous membranes.

A weak solution of 3% vinegar, poured into a vase for a bouquet, will prolong the life of flowers, remove the Prussians from the home and clean the electric kettle, make food richer and hair shiny. This product is truly a find that has come to us in past centuries! By the way, it is 3% rice vinegar that is added to rice when making sushi and rolls. A barely perceptible acidity fills the rice base with aroma and unique taste.

A bottle of vinegar is present in the kitchen of any housewife. But here's the problem: vinegar of different concentrations is used for different purposes. What vinegar is better to buy and how to dilute vinegar essence to the percentage you need, we will consider below.

What is vinegar essence

First, let's clarify what vinegar essence is. This is a 70% aqueous solution of acetic acid. This solution contains 7 parts of acid and 3 parts of water. Sometimes you can find on sale 80% and 30% essence. Accordingly, in the first, the ratio of acid to water will be 8: 2, and in the second - 3: 7. Such concentrated solutions are dangerous, when ingested they cause burns of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. In industrial production, it is called the food additive E260, and housewives use it in the kitchen and for household purposes in the form of diluted table vinegar. Table vinegar is also sold in stores and ranges from 3% to 9%. In addition, on the shelves you can find vinegar obtained from natural raw materials: apple, wine, malt, balsamic, sherry and even coconut. Such a product is used for the preparation of culinary dishes.

And yet, for everyday needs, the essence is most in demand. After all, one teaspoon can make a whole glass of table vinegar. Before we learn how to dilute 70% vinegar essence, let's focus on the quality of the original product.

How to buy good quality vinegar

A quality essence is sold only in glass bottles. There should be three convex rings on the neck of the bottle - to warn visually impaired people that the product is dangerous to ingest. There are also four horizontal stripes on the bottle, between the lower two there is a manufacturer's stamp on the inner surface of the glass. The vinegar concentration is indicated on the label - 70%. When shaken, the contents foam, then within two to three seconds it becomes the same. If the bottle is counterfeit, the foam will last longer than ten seconds. Do not buy fakes, they are harmful to your health and, at best, spoil your prepared meals and preservation.

Usually, the label contains very brief instructions on how to dilute the vinegar essence. Manufacturers write that you need to dilute the original product with water one in twenty. To obtain a solution of different concentrations, the amount of starting ingredients will be different. You can use a mathematical formula.

Mathematical calculation

For those who are friends with mathematics, the easiest way to dilute the essence to the required concentration is by the formula:

• The amount of essence required to obtain table vinegar \u003d the desired concentration of the solution * the volume of the finished solution we need / concentration of the essence.

for instance: how to dilute vinegar essence to obtain 200 ml of 9% table vinegar.

Bring 9% * 200 ml / 70% \u003d 25.7 ml of essence to 200 ml with water.

In another option, you can go from the opposite.

• Amount of water required for dilution \u003d amount of essence * essence concentration / desired solution concentration.

for instance: it is necessary to dilute 15 ml of 70% vinegar essence to 6% table vinegar.

This requires the following amount of water: 15 ml * 70% / 6% \u003d 175 ml of water.

To measure volume, you can use a measuring cup or be guided by the following numbers:

1 teaspoon \u003d 5 ml, 1 dessert spoon \u003d 10 ml, 1 tablespoon \u003d 15-20 ml (depending on its depth). Classic faceted glass: full \u003d 250 ml, rim \u003d 200 ml, vodka shot \u003d 50 ml.

For those who are reluctant to bother with calculations, we suggest using the standard coefficients.

How to get nine percent vinegar

Table vinegar of this concentration is used in food preservation. How to dilute vinegar essence to obtain a 9% solution? It is necessary to dilute the essence with 70% water in the ratio: 1 part of the concentrate and 7 parts of water. That is, 75 ml of essence (one and a half shots) must be added to 0.5 liters of water.

A solution of vinegar is recommended to be used in the form of rubdown for diseases accompanied by an increase in body temperature. How to dilute vinegar essence at a temperature? One liter of water is poured into an enameled dish and 2 tbsp is added to it. l. 9% table vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

How to get 6% vinegar

6% table vinegar is added to meat marinades. How to dilute vinegar essence: 1 part concentrate 10.5 parts water. To obtain 0.5 liters of solution, take 45 ml of essence (three tablespoons).

How to get 3% vinegar

Table vinegar with a concentration of 3% is used for dressing ready-made dishes: salads, dumplings, pickled mushrooms, onions, sauces, etc.

How to properly dilute vinegar essence and get a three percent solution: 22 parts of water are taken for one part of the essence. To prepare 0.5 liters of table vinegar, you need 20 ml of vinegar essence 70%.

Dilute the essence in a glass or enamel bowl. First, the required amount of clean drinking water is measured into it. The water should be cool. Then add the calculated amount of vinegar essence. Avoid contact of the concentrate on the skin and especially on the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth. But if, nevertheless, such a nuisance occurs, rinse the place of contact under a stream of cool running water. Store vinegar essence in a dark place out of the reach of children. Remember, this is acid and can be harmful to health if handled incorrectly.

Acetic essence is a solution of 20% water and 80% concentrated acetic acid. In terms of organoleptic characteristics, it is a colorless liquid with a pungent specific smell and sour taste.

Get food vinegar essence not by combining acid with water, but by distilling 5% vinegar, which naturally forms when wine sours. Pure acid can only be removed chemically by acting on acetates with sulfuric acid.

Curious! 100% acetic acid is called glacial, because when cooled to 17 ° C, it turns into ice-like crystals.

In home cooking, we often come across not the essence itself, but with its aqueous solution from 3 to 13%, known as table vinegar. However, for the preparation of some marinades and canned products, it is precisely a 70% acid solution that is required. What to do if it was not at hand? Is it possible and, if so, how to replace vinegar essence with 9% vinegar?

Interchangeability of essence and vinegar

In fact, these 2 fluids are completely interchangeable, since they are made from the same raw materials and differ only in concentration.

For instance, 9% vinegar consists of 1 part of essence and 7 parts of water. Those. 8 tablespoons of 9% vinegar contains 1 spoon of essence and 7 water. Their ratio is 1 to 7.

Knowing the correct ratio of essence and water in table vinegar of a certain concentration, you can easily calculate the required amount of components mixed to obtain it:

• 3% - 1 ml of essence and 20 ml of liquid (1:20);
• 4% - 1 ml of acid and 17 ml of water (1:17);
• 5% - 1 ml of vinegar essence and 13 ml of liquid (1:13);
• 6% - 1 ml of food acid and 11 ml of water (1:11);
• 9% - 1 ml of essence and 7 ml of liquid (1: 7).

Important! The vinegar essence can be dangerous in its pure form. Only 20 ml of the product is a lethal dose for humans, so when handling it, strictly observe the proportions and caution.

How to replace the essence with ordinary vinegar

You can also make calculations in the opposite direction to find out how much vinegar you need to take instead of 70% food essence. But since there is more water in a diluted solution than in a concentrated solution, you will have to add less liquid to the brine.

Let's take an example of 9% vinegar. It consists of 8 parts, 1 of which is acid and 7 of which is water. Therefore, to replace 1 tsp. take 8 tsp essences. vinegar and subtract 7 tsp from the liquid specified in the recipe.

Or like this: 100 ml of essence \u003d 800 mg 9 vinegar, in which 100 mg is acid, and 700 is water.

With the help of such simple mathematical calculations, you can draw up a pattern according to which 1 tsp essences are:

• 21 tsp vinegar 3%, minus 20 tsp. marinade water;
• 18 tsp 4% solution and take away 17 tsp. liquids;
• 14 tsp vinegar 5% , minus 13 tsp. water;
• 12 tsp 6% solution, subtract 11 tsp. liquids;
• 8 tsp vinegar 9% and minus 7 tsp. water.

On a note! One tablespoon contains 15 ml of vinegar. In the tea room - 5 ml.

Calculation example:

Let's say, according to the recipe, you need to pour 20 g of vinegar essence into the brine. How much 9% vinegar do you need?