Hydration Ratio Calculator
Calculate the water to flour ratio for bread dough. Find the perfect hydration percentage for your baking needs.
Calculate Hydration
45% (Stiff)65%100% (Very Wet)
Hydration Guide
- 50-55% → Bagels, pretzels
- 58-62% → Sandwich bread
- 63-68% → French bread, rolls
- 70-75% → Ciabatta, pain de mie
- 78-85% → Focaccia, artisan loaves
- 85-100% → Specialty wet doughs
Water Needed
325g
For 65% hydration
Total Dough Weight
825g
Hydration
65.0%
Dough Composition
Flour Portion60.6%
Water Portion39.4%