Enter the volume of the wine, the density of the sugar, and the alcohol by volume percentage into the calculator to determine the sugar content. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Wine Sugar Formula
The following formula can be used to calculate the sugar content in wine.
SC = (V * D * (1 - (ABV / 100))) / 1.093
Variables:
- SC is the sugar content in grams per liter
- V is the volume of the wine in liters
- D is the density of the sugar in grams per liter
- ABV is the alcohol by volume percentage
To calculate the sugar content in wine, multiply the volume of the wine by the density of the sugar, then subtract the result of the alcohol by volume percentage divided by 100 from 1. Divide the first result by 1.093 to get the sugar content in grams per liter.
What is a Wine Sugar?
Wine sugar, also known as residual sugar, refers to the natural sugar from grapes that remains after the fermentation process in winemaking. During fermentation, yeast consumes sugar and produces alcohol. However, not all sugar is consumed, leaving some residual sugar in the wine. This residual sugar contributes to the sweetness of the wine.
The amount of residual sugar can vary greatly, resulting in wines that range from very dry (low sugar) to very sweet (high sugar).
