Hydrometer, Brix (°Bx)

Quick Answer: The LabEquip Brix Hydrometer (°Bx) reads sugar concentration in aqueous solutions on the Brix scale, expressed as approximate percentage sucrose by weight. Unlike our Brix thermohydrometer variant, this is a single-purpose instrument focused purely on the concentration reading, without a built-in thermometer.

Product Description

This hydrometer works on the buoyancy principle common to all hydrometers — it floats at a depth set by the density of the solution, and the reading is taken at the liquid surface against a printed glass stem scale calibrated in Brix degrees (°Bx). It is widely used across food and beverage production wherever sugar concentration needs to be tracked, such as fermentation monitoring in breweries and wineries, and quality checks in juice processing.

What Makes This Instrument Distinct

Within our Brix hydrometer range, this is the standard single-scale instrument, distinct from our Brix Thermohydrometer, which adds a built-in thermometer for combined temperature and concentration readings. This plain version is a simpler, single-scale tool where a separate thermometer is used if temperature correction is needed. We have not independently verified the exact Brix range or reference temperature this particular listing is calibrated to — please confirm these details with our sales team before relying on them for process control.

Specifications

Care & Maintenance

• Handle by the top of the stem only — avoid gripping or knocking the weighted bulb.
• Rinse with clean water and dry immediately after each use, especially with sticky sugar solutions, to prevent residue affecting readings.
• Store upright in a padded case away from other glassware to avoid chips or scratches on the scale.
• Take readings at, or correct to, the specified reference temperature since Brix readings are temperature-sensitive.
• Periodically check calibration against a known-concentration reference solution as part of routine QC.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies laboratory and educational measuring instruments with straightforward, honest specifications and responsive support. For a combined temperature-and-concentration option, see our Brix Thermohydrometer, and browse our full Measuring Instruments category. Reach our sales team any time at [email protected] to confirm exact scale range, quantities, and pricing for your requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Brix hydrometer measure?
It measures sugar concentration in an aqueous solution, expressed as approximate percentage sucrose by weight on the Brix (°Bx) scale.

How is this different from the Brix thermohydrometer you sell?
This is a single-scale instrument for concentration only, while the thermohydrometer variant adds a built-in thermometer so temperature and concentration can be read together.

Does temperature affect the reading?
Yes — Brix readings are calibrated to a reference temperature, so a separate thermometer and correction may be needed if samples are not at that temperature.

What is the exact Brix range on this listing?
We have not independently verified the precise range for this specific listing. Please contact our sales team at [email protected] to confirm before relying on it for process control.

What industries typically use this instrument?
Breweries, wineries, and juice processing facilities commonly use Brix hydrometers for fermentation monitoring and sugar-content quality control.

How should I clean and store it?
Rinse and dry it after each use, handle it by the stem only, and store it upright in a padded case away from other glassware to prevent chips that could affect readings.

Last Updated: September 2026