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A scale measuring sugar in solution expressed as a percentage by weight. Interchangeable with [[Balling]].
 
A scale measuring sugar in solution expressed as a percentage by weight. Interchangeable with [[Balling]].
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To convert Brix to specific gravity, use this formula:
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SG = 1.000898 + 0.003859118 * B + 0.00001370735 * B<sup>2</sup> + 0.00000003742517 * B<sup>3</sup>

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A scale measuring sugar in solution expressed as a percentage by weight. Interchangeable with Balling.

To convert Brix to specific gravity, use this formula:

SG = 1.000898 + 0.003859118 * B + 0.00001370735 * B2 + 0.00000003742517 * B3

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