Total Soluble Solids Calculator

This calculator determines the Total Soluble Solids (TSS) content in a solution, commonly used in food science and agriculture to measure the sugar content in fruits, vegetables, and beverages.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

TSS (%) = (Weight of Solids / Volume of Solution × 100)

Where:
TSS = Total Soluble Solids
Weight of Solids = Mass of dissolved substances in grams
Volume of Solution = Total volume of the solution in milliliters

Result

TSS: --

Percentage of Total Soluble Solids in the solution

Total Soluble Solids Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Total Soluble Solids Calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the weight of solids in grams in the "Weight of Solids" field.
  2. Enter the volume of the solution in milliliters in the "Volume of Solution" field.
  3. The density of the solution is typically 1.0 g/mL for water-based solutions, but you can adjust this if needed.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the Total Soluble Solids percentage.
  5. The result will be displayed as a percentage of TSS in the solution.

Understanding Total Soluble Solids (TSS)

Total Soluble Solids (TSS) is a measure of the total amount of dissolved solids in a solution. In food science, it's commonly used to determine the sugar content in fruits, vegetables, and beverages. TSS is expressed as a percentage of the total solution weight.

Applications

  • Measuring sugar content in fruits and juices
  • Assessing the ripeness of fruits and vegetables
  • Determining the quality of honey
  • Quality control in beverage production

Example Calculation

If you have 25 grams of sugar in 500 milliliters of solution, the TSS would be calculated as:

TSS = (25 g / 500 mL) × 100 = 5%

This means the solution contains 5% total soluble solids by weight.