Pickling Calculator

Calculate brine ratios and salt amounts for perfect pickles

Pickle Type

Jar Size

Number of Jars

Vinegar Acidity

Dill Pickles

4 x Quart (32 oz)

Vinegar

757ml

3.2 cups

Water

757ml

3.2 cups

Salt

45g

2.5 tbsp

Water Bath Processing: 15 minutes

Suggested Spices

Fresh dillGarlic clovesBlack peppercornsMustard seed

Use pickling cucumbers, not slicing. Trim 1/16" from blossom end.

Pickling Tips

Use pickling salt or kosher salt - table salt causes cloudy brine
Vinegar must be at least 5% acidity for safe canning
Leave 1/2 inch headspace in jars for expansion
Process in boiling water bath for shelf-stable pickles
Wait 2-4 weeks before eating for best flavor development