Hydrometer, Beaume

Quick Answer: This is a single-scale glass Beaumé hydrometer for checking the concentration of acids, syrups, brines and other industrial liquids on the traditional Beaumé scale. It is a precision glass instrument, distinct from LabEquip’s heavy-duty brass Beaumé hydrometer and from the dual-scale Specific Gravity/Beaumé general-purpose hydrometer.

Product Description

The Beaumé scale was developed for practical, on-the-spot liquid-strength checks in industries such as chemical processing, food and beverage production, tanning and pharmaceuticals, where operators needed a fast, repeatable reading without lab-grade specific-gravity calculations. This LabEquip hydrometer is built in glass with a weighted bulb and a printed Beaumé scale stem, designed to float freely in a sample cylinder and give a direct reading at the liquid surface.

What Makes This Instrument Distinct

LabEquip supplies more than one Beaumé hydrometer, and each is built for a different working environment:

• This glass Beaumé hydrometer favours reading precision and is intended for careful bench or quality-control use where the sample can be handled gently.
• Our Brass Beaumé Hydrometer trades some precision for durability, using a metal body that better tolerates rougher factory-floor or field handling.
• Our Specific Gravity/Beaumé General Purpose Hydrometer prints both scales on one stem, useful when a process or specification is documented in specific gravity but the operator is more familiar working in Beaumé degrees, or vice versa.

Choosing between them comes down to whether the priority is reading precision (this glass version), physical durability (the brass version), or single-instrument cross-reference convenience (the dual-scale version).

Specifications

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse in clean water immediately after use, especially after contact with acids or salts, to prevent residue building up on the stem and bulb.
• Store upright in its case or a padded rack; the glass bulb and stem are fragile and can chip or crack if dropped or knocked against a hard cylinder.
• Dry thoroughly before storage to avoid scale deposits or fogging on the graduated stem that could make readings harder to read accurately.
• Handle by the top of the stem, not the bulb, to avoid disturbing the weighted base and to protect the printed scale from finger oils.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies a full family of hydrometers – specific gravity, Beaumé, Brix, Twaddle, Sikes and density variants, in glass and brass construction – so labs and process operators can standardise on one trusted supplier for every scale they need. Explore related instruments:

• Hydrometers, Brass, Beaume
• Hydrometer, Specific Gravity/Beaume, General Purpose

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Beaumé scale measure?
The Beaumé scale is a traditional hydrometer scale used to indicate the concentration or strength of liquids such as acids, syrups and brines, developed as a practical alternative to specific gravity for everyday industrial use.

Why choose the glass version over the brass Beaumé hydrometer?
The glass version is generally preferred for careful bench or quality-control readings where precision is the priority, while the brass version is better suited to rougher handling conditions.

Can I use this instead of the dual-scale Specific Gravity/Beaumé hydrometer?
Yes, if you only need Beaumé readings. The dual-scale version is useful specifically when you need to cross-reference specific gravity and Beaumé readings from a single instrument.

What range and graduation interval does this hydrometer cover?
Exact range and graduation intervals vary by application; please confirm your required range with our sales team so we can match the correct instrument.

How should I clean this hydrometer after use with acids?
Rinse thoroughly in clean water immediately after use to prevent residue or corrosion-causing deposits from building up on the glass.

Is this hydrometer suitable for both acids and syrups?
Yes, the Beaumé scale is used across multiple industries including chemical processing, food and beverage, and tanning; confirm your specific application with our sales team so we can advise on the right range.

Last Updated: September 2026