Sugar Sweetened Beverage Sweetness Calculator

Calculate the sugar content and sweetness level of sugar sweetened beverages based on volume and sugar concentration.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Sweetness Level (°Bx) = (Sugar Content × 100) / Beverage Volume

Where:
°Bx = degrees Brix (sugar concentration)
Sugar Content = amount of sugar in grams
Beverage Volume = volume of beverage in milliliters

Sugar Sweetened Beverage Sweetness Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the calculator to determine sugar content and sweetness levels in beverages

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the volume of your beverage in milliliters (ml).
  2. Enter the amount of sugar in grams (g) in the beverage.
  3. Select the type of beverage from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to determine the sweetness level.

Understanding the Results

Sweetness Level (°Bx): This measures the sugar concentration in the beverage. A higher °Bx value indicates a sweeter beverage. For reference, water has a °Bx of 0, while typical fruit juices range from 10-15 °Bx, and sodas are often around 40-50 °Bx.

Sugar Density (g/ml): This shows how much sugar is present in each milliliter of the beverage.

Sweetness Category: Provides a qualitative assessment of the sweetness level (Light, Medium, High, or Very High).

Principle of Calculation

The calculator uses the Brix scale, which is a measure of sugar content in a liquid. One degree Brix (°Bx) represents 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution at 20°C. The formula used is:

Sweetness Level (°Bx) = (Sugar Content × 100) / Beverage Volume

Example

If you have a 250 ml soda that contains 30 grams of sugar, the calculation would be:

Sweetness Level = (30 g × 100) / 250 ml = 12 °Bx

This would be classified as a Medium sweetness level.