Pickling Brine Calculator

Mix a vinegar pickling brine by total volume, vinegar ratio, salt and sugar.

Usage Tip

For refrigerator pickles you can adjust sugar and salt freely; for canning, follow a tested recipe.

Vinegar Needed
— ml vinegar
For the brine
THE MATH
vinegar = total × vinegar%; water = total − vinegar
Quick pickles often use a 1:1 vinegar-to-water ratio with salt and sugar to taste.
Use vinegar of at least 5% acidity for safe quick pickling.
Scroll to Top

The calculators and tools on Formula Factory are provided for general guidance and informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on standard formulas and the values you enter — they do not constitute professional engineering, electrical, or architectural advice. Always verify calculations with a qualified professional before making decisions for any safety-critical, code-compliance, or commercial application. Formula Factory makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any result, and accepts no liability for errors, omissions, or any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.