Did you ever need to know how much water to add to the exact amount of sugar you have? Whether it’s a small oddball amount like 1.75 cups or a big batch with 9 cups (your typical 4 pound bag), doing the math for a perfect 4:1 hummingbird nectar ratio can be annoying. This simple hummingbird nectar calculator does it instantly. Just enter your sugar amount and you’ll get the exact water needed, plus the total nectar you’ll make and about how many feeders it will fill.
Hummingbird nectar calculator (4:1 only)
How to use the hummingbird nectar calculator
Using the calculator is simple, and it works for any batch size:
- Enter your sugar amount – type the number of cups of sugar you have into the box. This can be any amount, like 1 cup, 1.75 cups, or a full 9-cup bag.
- See the exact water needed – the calculator instantly tells you the perfect amount of water to add for a 4:1 nectar ratio.
- Check your total nectar volume – you’ll see the total amount of nectar your batch will make once mixed.
- Know how many feeders you can fill – based on a standard feeder size, the calculator estimates how many full feeders your batch will supply.
Common sugar bag sizes
- 1 lb bag = about 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 lb bag = about 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 lb bag = about 9 cups sugar
- 5 lb bag = about 11 1/4 cups sugar
- 10 lb bag = about 22 1/2 cups sugar
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Jesse has been feeding birds in his backyard and bird watching across the country for years. He loves learning about the different species and sharing his knowledge and experiences on this website.
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