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Levain Percentage Calculator

Discover how to perfect your sourdough with our easy-to-use levain percentage calculator. We’ve designed this tool to help you determine the percentage of levain in your dough. Just enter the weights of your recipe's flour, water, levain, and salt, and hit calculate to see your dough’s levain percentage using baker’s percentages. Whether you're adjusting recipes or experimenting with different levain ratios, this calculator provides precise measurements to help you achieve the perfect balance in your bread.

Updated on: January 19, 2025
We’ve updated the calculator to use baker’s percentage, the gold standard for sourdough baking. This method focuses on the proportion of prefermented flour in your recipe, offering more precise control over fermentation and flavor. Results are now rounded to the nearest whole number for ease of use.

 


After using the calculator to determine your dough’s levain percentage, you might be curious about how this affects your bread. Understanding the role of levain percentage in baking is crucial for achieving the perfect texture and flavor in your loaves. Levain percentage influences everything from dough consistency to the final product's taste. To dive deeper into why levain percentage matters and how you can master it for better baking results, check out our blog post. We explore various aspects of levain use and share tips to help you perfect your sourdough baking skills.