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Spirits Dilution Calculator
Calculate the amount of water needed to dilute a spirit to your desired alcohol by volume (ABV).
What is the Spirits Dilution Calculator & How does it work?
Alcohol by volume (ABV) is a standard measure of how much alcohol is contained in a given volume of liquid. When diluting spirits, the goal is often to reduce the ABV to a desired level. This can be achieved by adding water, which does not contain alcohol.
The formula for calculating the amount of water needed to achieve a target ABV involves understanding the initial concentration of alcohol and the final desired concentration. The key is to maintain the total amount of pure alcohol while diluting the solution with water.
V_{\text{water}} = \frac{C_1 \times V_1 – C_2 \times V_f}{C_2}
V_{\text{water}} = Volume of water to add
C_1 = Initial ABV of the spirit (in decimal form)
V_1 = Initial volume of the spirit
C_2 = Desired final ABV (in decimal form)
V_f = Final volume after dilution
C_1 = Initial ABV of the spirit (in decimal form)
V_1 = Initial volume of the spirit
C_2 = Desired final ABV (in decimal form)
V_f = Final volume after dilution
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Results are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.