Keg Line Balancing Calculator

Balance your draft system by matching serving pressure to line and gravity resistance

Temperature of the beer being served. Typical: 34-40F.
°F
Target carbonation level in volumes of CO2.
vols
Beer line inner diameter. 3/16 inch is standard for homebrew.
Length of the beer line from keg to tap in feet.
ft
Vertical distance from center of keg to faucet.
ft

Results

Equilibrium PSI:-PSI
Line Resistance:-PSI
Gravity Resistance:-PSI
Total System Resistance:-PSI
Balanced:-
Reference: 3/16 in line: ~2.7 PSI/ft resistance. 1/4 in line: ~0.7 PSI/ft. Gravity: 0.5 PSI/ft of rise. 1 PSI for faucet resistance.