This online lye calculator can be used to determine how much lye is required for making soap. According to the calculator description “The Lye Calculator™ will calculate the amount of lye (either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) required to convert the specified amount of fats and oils to soap.” You can calculate your recipe in ounces, pounds, or grams. The best part is that you can choose from dozens of different vegetable and animal fats or any combination thereof. If you’re considering soap making in your future, then consider using this nifty calculator too.
I’ve heard using lye for soap-making is dangerous. Is there an easier way to do it, without lye?
I think so, but you need soap to begin with… if that makes sense. Do a Google search for “make soap without lye” and you’ll see some ideas. Unfortunatley, to make soap from scratch, you need lye.