Brine Calculator

%

About 5% is typical for turkey and chicken, 2% to 3% for vegetable ferments, 3.5% to 5% for pickles.

% of water

Salt to add

378.5 g

Salt in ounces
13.4 oz
Table salt
1.03 cups (16.5 tbsp)
Morton kosher salt
1.48 cups (23.7 tbsp)
Diamond Crystal kosher salt
2.37 cups (37.9 tbsp)
Salt as a share of the finished brine
4.76%

Weigh the salt if you can. Spoon measures vary by brand because kosher flakes are much lighter than table salt.

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