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%