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The hydrometer temperature tool is a very simple tool to calculate the true hydrometer reading from a sample taken at higher/lower temperatures.  All hydrometers are calibrated at standard temperature (typically 60F or 15C).  However measurements taken far from standard temperature, such as measuring hot wort during mashing, must be adjusted to compensate for temperature.  This tool performs that calculation.

 

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Using the Hydrometer Temperature Tool

oSelect the Hydrometer Temperature Tool from the Tools menu or ribbon.
oEnter the measured gravity for your sample - as taken directly from your hydrometer
oEnter the temperature at which your sample was taken
oThe tool will show the corrected specific gravity at the bottom
oIn general you should not need to change the calibration temperature for your hydrometer.  Most brewing hydrometers are calibrated at 60F or 15C.  However some rare laboratory hydrometers are calibrated at different temperatures.  In most cases the calibration temperature is shown on the scale of the hydrometer in small letters.  If needed, set this value to match your hydrometer.