Priming Sugar Chart: How Much Sugar to Carbonate Homebrew
A quick reference for carbonating homebrew beer with carbonation drops or table sugar.
Use this priming sugar chart to find the correct amount of sugar for carbonating homebrew beer bottles. This guide includes carbonation drops and table sugar measurements for common bottle sizes including 12 oz, 16 oz, 22 oz, 1 liter, and 2 liter bottles.
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Priming Sugar Amounts by Bottle Size
Add the recommended amount of priming sugar or carbonation drops to each bottle before filling it with beer. This helps create natural carbonation during bottle conditioning.
| Bottle Size | Carbo Drops | Table Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Liter | 1 | 1 tsp |
| 3/4 Liter / 740 ml | 2 | 2 tsp |
| 1 Liter | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 tsp |
| 2 Liter | 5 | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 3 Liter | 7 1/2 | 2 1/2 tbsp |
| 12 Ounce | 3/4 | 3/4 tsp |
| 16 Ounce | 1 | 1 tsp |
| 20 Ounce | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 tsp |
| 22 Ounce | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 tsp |
| 32 Ounce / 1 Quart | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 tsp |
Note: tsp = teaspoon. tbsp = tablespoon. Carbonation Drops can be cut in half using a clean pill cutter.
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