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DME Calculator

DME Calculator

Wondering how much DME (Dried Malt Extract) you will need for your starter? No problem, use our DME gravity calculator to figure out exactly how much DME you will need.

Original Gravity[OG]: Enter your desired original gravity. In general, starter wort should be between 1.020 and 1.040.

Starter Volume: Enter the volume of liquid you will be using.

Unit: Select either Gallon or Liter. This field refers to the "Starter Volume" field. For instance if you are making a 2 liter starter you enter 2 in the "Starter Volume" field and select "Liter" in the unit field.

Calculate: Simply click the "Go" button to see how much DME you will need. Note results are displayed in both ounces and grams.