Baumé scale

The Baumé scale is a density-based scale used to measure the specific gravity of liquids, particularly in industrial and chemical applications. There are two versions of the Baumé scale, one for fluids lighter than water (typically used for liquids like alcohol) and one for fluids heavier than water (typically used for liquids such as acids and syrup). 1. **For liquids lighter than water:** A higher Baumé reading indicates a lower specific gravity.