Yeast Starter Calculator
Free pitch rate, starter volume and DME calculator
Parameters
0.75 million cells / mL / °P
254
Billion cells needed
81
Billion cells available
Viability
81%
1.75 L
Starter Vol.
175 g
DME
1
Step(s)
About Yeast Starters
A yeast starter ensures enough vital yeast cells are available for a clean fermentation. Viability decreases with age — approximately 20% per month.
Lager beers need double the pitch rate (1.5 vs 0.75). A starter is almost always needed for lagers.