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5 g sugar per liter yields ~2.5 volumes CO₂ (Standard). Belgian styles use 6–8 g/L, Gose 4–5 g/L. Enter your beer volume and style for exact sugar grams.
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sugar (g) = beer (L) * gPerL * (desiredVolumes / 2.5)
2.5 volumes is the Standard American ale baseline. Belgian runs 6–8, Gose 4–5.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beerVol | Beer volume in liters |
| style | Belgian, Standard, Gose |
20 L Standard ale -> 20 * 5 * (2.5 / 2.5) = 100 g sugar. Same 20 L Belgian -> 20 * 7 * (2.5 / 2.5) = 140 g sugar.
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~120 g (Standard) to ~170 g (Belgian). This tool converts gallons ⇄ liters first.
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Content updated: September 2026