Easily calculate the precise amount of water needed to dilute high-proof spirits to your desired alcohol by volume (ABV).
Water to Add:
1031.25
Total Final Volume:
1781.25
Always add the spirit to the water slowly to ensure proper mixing and safety.
The dilution calculation uses the conservation of alcohol mass principle to determine final volume.
Formula: Water to Add = (Initial Volume × Current ABV / Target ABV) - Initial Volume
Water to Add = (Initial Volume × Current ABV / Target ABV) - Initial Volume
Scenario: Diluting 1000ml of 95% neutral grain spirit down to a standard 40% bottling strength.
Distilled or demineralized water is best to prevent cloudiness (louching) caused by minerals in tap water.
Mixing ethanol and water is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases a small amount of heat during the process.
ABV is the percentage of alcohol by volume, while Proof is generally double the ABV (e.g., 40% ABV is 80 Proof).
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