GramFormula
Fermentation
Fermentation Salt Calculator
Calculate salt against either vegetable mass alone or the combined vegetable and water mass.
Show the maths
Percentage basis
Vegetable weight
1000g
1,000g
Salt
Basis × salt percentage
1000 × 0.02
20g
Your calculation
Calculation basis
vegetables only
1,000g
Salt
20g
Total including salt
1,020g
Related calculators
Useful answers
Fermentation Salt FAQ
Which weight does the salt percentage use?
You choose either vegetable weight alone or the combined vegetable and water weight. The active basis is shown beside the result.
Are the presets universally safe?
No. They are editable conveniences, and appropriate salt levels depend on the food and process.