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Acid Adjustment Calculator

Calculate tartaric acid additions to reach target TA or pH in wine and cider.

Inputs

L
g/L

Titratable acidity as g/L tartaric equivalent

g/L

White: 6.5-8.0, Red: 5.5-7.5 g/L

Results

Acid to Add

46.0 g Tartaric Acid

Acid per Liter2.00 g/L

Tips

1
Make acid additions in stages: add half, mix, re-measure, then adjust
2
Target TA for most table wines: 6-8 g/L for reds, 7-9 g/L for whites

Open formula

Tartaric Acid (g) = Volume (L) × ΔTA (g/L)

Calculates tartaric acid needed based on the difference between current and target titratable acidity.

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