Yes, it's the total volume of the 'new' liquid after the sugar has
been added (dissolved) to it.
(Sorry for the delay!) - Cheers,
Giovanni

"David C Breeden" > wrote in message
...
> giovanni ) wrote:
> >Here's the procedure (an example you can follow) that I posted and
> >submitted to the original FAQ a few years back...
>
> >YOU HAVE: 18.93 L (5 US gal) @ SG 1.057 (say 146 g/L) = 2,764 g
sugar
> >YOU WANT: 19.93 L @ SG 1.095 (say 250 g/L) = 4,733 g
sugar
> > ---------
> > difference 1,969 g
> >1lb sugar (454 g) takes up 0.29 L of volume, therefore
> >1,969 g x 0.29 L = 1.26 L volume.
> >Good luck - Giovanni
>
>
> Hi Giovanni,
>
> Thanks!
>
> Is the equation 454 g of sugar = 0.29 L true after the sugar is
> dissolved? That is, does 1 l of water + 1 pound of sugar = 1.29
> l of dissolved sugar and water together?
>
> Thanks again!!
>
>
> Dave
>
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