Trub & Loss Calculator

Estimate total wort losses from trub, hops, yeast, and equipment to plan accurate batch sizes

Desired volume into the fermenter in gallons.
gal
Total weight of all boil hops in ounces. Pellets absorb ~0.0125 gal/oz.
oz
Liquid yeast produces a larger cake (~0.5 gal) vs dry (~0.25 gal).
Total dry hop additions in ounces. Absorbs ~0.0125 gal/oz.
oz
Volume trapped below spigot or dip tube. Typically 0.25-0.5 gal.
gal

Results

Hot Break / Trub Loss:-gal
Hop Absorption Loss:-gal
Yeast Cake Loss:-gal
Dry Hop Loss:-gal
Total Loss:-gal
Net Yield (Packaged):-gal
Reference: Industry estimates: trub ~0.25-0.5 gal, hop absorption ~0.0125 gal/oz (pellets), yeast cake 0.25-0.5 gal. Palmer, How to Brew.