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Water Discount Calculator

Calculate reduced water amounts for faster unmolding and shorter cure times in cold-process soap.

Inputs

g
g
g

Water amount before discount (from lye calculator)

%

Results

Discounted Water

297.0 g

Lye Concentration

32.0%

Total Batch Weight

1437 g

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Tips

1
Start with a 10% discount and increase gradually as you gain experience
2
Higher discounts accelerate trace. Not recommended for intricate swirl designs.

Open formula

Discounted Water = Full Water × (1 - Discount%)

Reduces the standard water amount by your chosen discount percentage.

Higher discounts speed trace but leave less working time.

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