Marinade Table: Marinade needed by Meat weight
Reference table of marinade needed for Marinade across a range of meat weight values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Marinade Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Marinade needed
200
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Marinade Calculator
The Marinade Calculator works out your marinade needed in an instant. Enter meat weight and marinade per kg and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the meat weight.
- Enter the marinade per kg.
- Read off your marinade needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Marinade Calculator uses the formula:
Marinade needed = Meat weight × Marinade per kg
Worked example
For example, with meat weight of 2 kg and marinade per kg of 100 ml, the marinade needed is 200.
| Meat weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Marinade per kg | 100 ml |
| Marinade needed | 200 |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
About 100 ml per kilogram coats most cuts well. For 2 kg that is 200 ml.
Tender cuts need 30 minutes to a few hours; tougher cuts and acidic marinades can go overnight, but avoid over-marinating delicate meat.
Not necessarily. Use enough to coat and turn the meat, or seal it in a bag so all sides contact the marinade.
Do not reuse marinade that touched raw meat unless you boil it first, to avoid contamination.
The Marinade Calculator uses the formula: Marinade needed = Meat weight × Marinade per kg. For example, with meat weight of 2 kg and marinade per kg of 100 ml, the marinade needed is 200.
Enter the meat weight. Enter the marinade per kg. Read off your marinade needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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