Herbal Tincture Calculator
Plan a tincture by the ratio method: set herb weight and a herb-to-liquid ratio, then split the menstruum into spirit and water to hit a target ABV. Worked out in your browser.
Total menstruum
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Your target ABV is higher than your spirit, use a stronger spirit.
Show the math
The liquid volume comes from your herb-to-liquid ratio, then we split it into spirit and water to hit your target strength:
menstruum = herb × parts
spirit = menstruum × target ÷ spirit ABV
water = menstruum − spirit
This is general maker information, not medical or dosage advice. Use food-grade spirits, label everything clearly, and keep tinctures away from children. Herbs can interact with medication and some aren't safe in pregnancy, consult a qualified practitioner before taking anything.
What this does
A herbal tincture calculator plans a tincture by the ratio method: set herb weight and a herb-to-liquid ratio, then split the menstruum into spirit and water for a target ABV.
How to use it
- Enter the herb weight.
- Set the herb-to-liquid ratio.
- Set the target ABV.
- Read the spirit and water amounts.
How it works
Use the herb-to-liquid ratio your recipe or herbal reference gives. Your spirit must be stronger than the target. This is general maker information, not medical or dosage advice.
menstruum = herb × parts; spirit = menstruum × target ÷ spirit ABV
Understanding your result
The ratio method sets herb to liquid (as your recipe specifies) and splits the menstruum so the spirit is strong enough to extract and preserve, which is why your alcohol must be stronger than the target ABV. This is general maker information for planning a tincture, not medical, dosage, or safety advice, so research each herb.
Example
50 g of dried herb at 1:5 needs 250 mL of menstruum.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the liquid volume found?
The ratio method sets the menstruum from your herb weight: menstruum = herb × parts, using the ratio from your recipe. We then split it into spirit and water for your target ABV.
How do I reach a target ABV?
spirit = menstruum × target ÷ spirit ABV, and water = menstruum − spirit. Your spirit must be stronger than the target, or no water is added.
Is this medical or dosage advice?
No — it’s general maker information. Use food-grade spirits, label clearly, keep away from children, and consult a qualified practitioner; some herbs interact with medication or aren’t safe in pregnancy.
Do you store anything?
No — every calculation runs locally in your browser.
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