Dilution Calculator
Calculate ice and water dilution for spirits and cocktails.
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What This Calculator Does
Calculate ice and water dilution for spirits and cocktails.
It combines Spirit Volume, Spirit ABV, Target ABV, Method to estimate Water/Ice Needed, Total Final Volume, Dilution Percentage.
Formula & Method
Notation used in the formulas: R = Water/Ice Needed; x_{1} = Spirit Volume; x_{2} = Spirit ABV; x_{3} = Target ABV; x_{4} = Method.
Method summary: inputs are normalized to consistent units, core equations are evaluated, then secondary values are derived and rounded for display.
Use this calculator for quick scenario analysis. Start with baseline values, change one driver at a time, and compare how sensitive the results are to each input shown above.
Inputs Used
- Spirit Volume: Used directly in the calculation.
- Spirit ABV: Used directly in the calculation.
- Target ABV: Desired ABV after dilution
- Method: Used directly in the calculation.
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