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Hydrometer Temperature Correction

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HYDROMETER TEMPERATURE CORRECTION

Battery electrolyte temperature °C (°F) Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016
43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008
32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) -0.004
16 (60) -0.008
10 (50) -0.012
4 (40) -0.016
-1 (30) -0.020
-7 (20) -0.024
-12 (10) -0.028
-18 (0) -0.032
HYDROMETER TEMPERATURE CORRECTION

Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition
1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged
1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged