Color Converter
Convert beer color between SRM, Lovibond (°L), and EBC. Type a value in any field and the other two update instantly.
Color Conversion
Enter a value in any field to instantly convert between all three scales.
Convert beer color between SRM, Lovibond, and EBC
Use the color converter to translate beer color values between common homebrew and brewing references: SRM, Lovibond, and EBC.
Example color conversion
If a recipe lists 8 SRM and your ingredient reference uses EBC, enter 8 in the SRM field and the calculator updates the EBC and Lovibond values.
- Type a known color value into SRM, Lovibond, or EBC.
- Let the other two fields update automatically.
- Use the converted value when comparing recipes, malt color, or style references.
Watch for: Color conversions are estimates and are best used for planning, not for exact visual prediction in the glass.
Frequently asked questions
What is SRM?
SRM is a common beer color scale used in many American homebrewing recipes and style references.
What is EBC?
EBC is a beer color scale commonly used in European brewing references.
Is Lovibond the same as SRM?
They are related but not always identical in brewing references, so conversion helps compare values consistently.
Does color conversion predict finished beer exactly?
No. Recipe color is an estimate affected by ingredients, process, volume, and measurement method.
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