simple question on Salinity & PPT

[cracker]

So I assume a salinity i\of 1.026 is the same as 35 ppt. Is this true? Thanks

 

[WVNed]

https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/SalinityConversion.php
SG changes with temperature. Salinity doesn't.

this calculator follows the prevailing standard of assuming a temperature of 25C/77F.

 

[James M]

Yes

 

[Brad Miller]

Yes,
1.0264 is the specific gravity of saltwater in the ocean as well as the 35 parts per thousand of dissolved salts

 

[WVNed]

maybe
https://www.algone.com/salinity-and-specific-gravity-guidelines-for-the-saltwater-and-reef-keeper

 

[Brad Miller]

In my opinion, any difference from our normal reef tank temps is so negligible that the specific gravity isn’t worth working about...now if you OCD, that’s another story

 

[cracker]

Thanks for the reply's . I'm really not ocd about any part of this salt enevour. As for salt content just needed a base to work from. I have always assumed they were the same just wanted to be sure.

 

[WVNed]

My room is 10 degrees colder than my tank. 10 degrees will throw it off a bit depending on what you read it with and how it's calibrated.
It doesn't matter to my Pinpoint.

 

[cracker]

Ok checking in . I recently won the Hanna tester give away. The salinity meter wasn't calibrated & my refractometer was way off. So I calibrated the new hanna tester & my refractometer (spelling )
Anyway I tested a new barrel of water & got a 1.025 on the refracto & got a 34.2 on the new meter. Plenty close enough for me !
Thanks Brian