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Bee Sugar Syrup Ratio Cheat Sheet
Print this field chart for common 1:1, 3:2, and 2:1 sugar-to-water ratios by weight. Use the live calculator when you need a custom ratio or exact finished batch size.
Guide reviewed September 16, 2026.
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Ratios are by weight: sugar : water. Weighing both ingredients is the clearest way to avoid volume/weight confusion.
| Sugar on hand | 1:1 | 3:2 | 2:1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb | 4.00 lb≈ 0.48 gal water | 2.67 lb≈ 0.32 gal water | 2.00 lb≈ 0.24 gal water |
| 10 lb | 10.00 lb≈ 1.20 gal water | 6.67 lb≈ 0.80 gal water | 5.00 lb≈ 0.60 gal water |
| 25 lb | 25.00 lb≈ 3.00 gal water | 16.67 lb≈ 2.00 gal water | 12.50 lb≈ 1.50 gal water |
| 50 lb | 50.00 lb≈ 6.01 gal water | 33.33 lb≈ 4.01 gal water | 25.00 lb≈ 3.00 gal water |
Quick formulas
1:1water lb = sugar lb
3:2water lb = sugar lb × 2/3
2:1water lb = sugar lb ÷ 2
Water-volume estimates use about 8.322 lb per U.S. gallon near 20°C. Finished syrup volume is not the sum of dry sugar volume plus water volume.
Use the live calculator for custom ratios and finished-batch sizing: BeekeeperCalc.com/calculators/sugar-syrup-calculator/