Vinegar Strength Converter
Convert vinegar between acidity percentage and grain strength instantly.
Type in any field and the others update automatically.
Type in any field — the others update instantly.
Quick Reference
Standard cooking vinegar: 5% = 50 grain
Cleaning vinegar: 6-10% = 60-100 grain
Industrial vinegar: 20-30% = 200-300 grain
Cleaning vinegar: 6-10% = 60-100 grain
Industrial vinegar: 20-30% = 200-300 grain
Vinegar strength is measured in two ways: acidity percentage and grain.
The conversion:
- Grain = Acidity % x 10
- Acidity % = Grain / 10
Common vinegar strengths:
- White distilled vinegar: 5% (50 grain) — standard cooking
- Apple cider vinegar: 5% (50 grain)
- Rice vinegar: 4% (40 grain)
- Wine vinegar: 6-7% (60-70 grain)
- Balsamic vinegar: 6% (60 grain)
- Cleaning vinegar: 6-10% (60-100 grain)
- Pickling vinegar: 7% (70 grain)
- Industrial vinegar: 20-30% (200-300 grain)
Safety note:
- Vinegar above 10% acidity can irritate skin and eyes.
- Industrial vinegar (20%+) requires gloves and ventilation.