This dough hydration reference table shows the hydration for a range of flour weight values, assuming a water weight of 700 g. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Dough Hydration Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Flour weight | Hydration |
|---|---|
| 250 g | 280.0% |
| 500 g | 140.0% |
| 750 g | 93.3% |
| 1,000 g | 70.0% |
| 1,500 g | 46.7% |
| 2,000 g | 35.0% |
| 3,000 g | 23.3% |
| 5,000 g | 14.0% |
| 7,000 g | 10.0% |
| 10,000 g | 7.0% |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your flour weight and read across to the hydration. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Dough Hydration Calculator for a precise answer.
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