Dye Bath Water Ratio
Calculator

Inputs

Water needed (ml)
4,000

Results

Water needed (ml)
4,000
Water needed (l)
4
Dye needed (g)
4

Craft results

Water needed (ml)4,000
Water needed (l)4
Dye needed (g)4

formula-map diagram

Water needed (ml)
4,000
Water needed (l)
4
Dye needed (g)
4

Formula breakdown

Formula

water = fabric weight × liquor ratio ; dye = fabric weight × concentration %

= 4000

Note

Simplified model: these are standard craft estimates based on rectangular layouts, quoted gauge and nominal densities. Real fabric nap, directional prints, shrinkage, pattern matching, yarn lots and supplier SAP values vary, so always make a swatch or test piece and buy a little extra.

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