Simple Syrup Calculator
Simple syrup is sugar dissolved in water, and it is the base for many drinks and desserts. Pick the strength and enter how much water you are starting with.
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How it works
Syrup is planned by weight. A one to one syrup uses the same weight of sugar as water, and a two to one, or rich, syrup uses twice the weight of sugar. A liter of water weighs about a kilogram.
Measure the water by volume, then multiply its weight by the ratio to get the sugar. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, then let the syrup cool.
Worked example
For 1 cup of water, use 8.3 oz of sugar for a 1 part sugar to 1 part water syrup.
Questions
Which strength should I make?
A one to one syrup is thinner and easy to stir into cold drinks. A two to one is thicker and sweeter, so use less of it per drink.
Can I use a different sugar?
Granulated sugar is the usual choice. Other sugars change the flavor and sweetness, so weigh them as you would the granulated.
Why measure by weight?
Sugar packs differently from one measuring cup to the next, so weight gives a more repeatable syrup.
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