Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

How to Calculate ABV from Gravity

Formula

ABV = (OG − FG) × 131.25;
Attenuation = (OG − FG) ÷ (OG − 1) × 100

ABV (alcohol by volume) is calculated from the difference between original gravity (before fermentation) and final gravity (after fermentation).

Apparent attenuation measures what percentage of available sugars were fermented. Most ales achieve 70-80% attenuation.

Common use cases:

  • Homebrewing ABV calculation
  • Wine fermentation tracking
  • Hard cider alcohol estimation

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Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

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