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The following chart will help in measuring chemicals in the absence of a good gram scale. The figures are for use with level measuring spoons. Accurate to +/-10%.

 

Chemicals 1/4 tsp (teaspoon) 1 tsp (teaspoon) 1 tbsp (tablespoon)
Potassium Metabisulfite, powder 1.4 grams 6.2 grams 20.0grams
Tartaric Acid, powder 1.3 grams 5.0 grams 15.2 grams
Citric Acid, powder 1.1 grams 4.9 grams 14.4 grams
Malic Acid, powder 1.1 grams 4.5 grams 13.2 grams
Fumaric Acid, powder 1.3 grams 5.3 grams 16.0 grams
Acid Blend, powder 1.2 grams 5.1 grams 14.4 grams
Natural Grape Tannin, powder 0.6 grams 2.8 grams 7.8 grams
Fermaid Yeast Nutrient, powder 1.0 grams 4.6 grams 14.7 grams
Yeastex 61, powder 0.8 grams 5.3 grams 16.0 grams
Yeast Hulls (Ghosts), powder 0.6 grams 2.8 grams 8.7 grams
Di-Almmonium Phosphate, powder 1.2 grams 4.9 grams 14.7 grams
Bentonite, KWK, agglomerated 0.8 grams 3.4 grams 11.1 grams
Sparkolloid, powder   1.0 grams 3.3 grams
Isinglass (Drifine), powder   2.4 grams 7.2 grams
Polyclar VT, powder   1.2 grams 3.9 grams
Polyclar V, powder   1.3 grams 4.3 grams
Gelatin, powder 0.8 grams 3.2 grams 9.6 grams
Potassium Caseinate, powder 0.7 grams 3.0 grams 9.0 grams
Calcium Carbonate, powder 0.5 grams 2.6 grams 6.7 grams
Potassium Bicarbonate, powder 0.7 grams 3.3 grams 10.6 grams
Potassium Bitartrate, powder 0.8 grams 3.8 grams 10.2 grams
Ascorbic Acid, powder 0.9 grams 4.6 grams 13.8 grams
Potassium Sorbate, prilled 0.6 grams 2.5 grams 7.5 grams
Oak-Mor, special & premium   1.2 grams 3.6 grams
Oak-Mor, toasted   1.4 grams 4.2 grams
     
Metric Equivalents
1 ounce (oz) = 28.3 grams 1 pound (lb) = 454 grams 1 pound (lb) = 0.45 Kilograms
1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 29 milliliters 1 quart = 0.95 liters 1 gallon = 3.785 liters

Calculation of ppm of Sulfur Dioxide
To calculate parts per million (ppm) of Sulfur Dioxice with Potassium Metabisulfite powder use the following...

  • 1 gram = 150 ppm in 1 gallon, 30 ppm in 5 gallons.
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) = 225 ppm in 1 gallon or 45 ppm in 5 gallons.