Yeast Pitch Calculator
Use this form to calculate how much yeast you'll need to ferment your beer.
Typical Cell Count
| Type | Typical Cell Count |
|---|---|
| Dry Yeast | 10 billion cells per gram. |
| Liquid Yeast | 100 billion cells at the date of manufacture. Viability drops 0.7% each day, from the manufactured date. |
Average Pitching Rates
| Type | Pitch Rate |
|---|---|
| Ale with OG < 1.055 | ~0.5 Million Cells/ML/°P |
| Ale with OG > 1.055 | ~1.0 Million Cells/ML/°P |
| Lager with OG < 1.055 | ~1.0 Million Cells/ML/°P |
| Lager with OG > 1.055 | ~1.5 Million Cells/ML/°P |
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