Beef Tallow has a saponification (SAP) value of 0.1427 for NaOH (bar soap) and 0.2 for KOH (liquid soap). It's typically used at 20-60% of the oils.
How much lye for Beef Tallow?
Lye at 0% superfat = oil weight × SAP. Apply your superfat to reduce it (e.g. ×0.95 for 5%).
| Beef Tallow | NaOH (0% SF) | NaOH (5% SF) | KOH (0% SF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 14.3 g | 13.6 g | 20 g |
| 250 g | 35.7 g | 33.9 g | 50 g |
| 500 g | 71.4 g | 67.8 g | 100 g |
What Beef Tallow does in soap
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 51 |
| Cleansing | 5 |
| Conditioning | 47 |
| Bubbly lather | 5 |
| Creamy lather | 46 |
| Longevity | 46 |
Values are the oil's solo contribution (SoapCalc-style property model). Real bars blend several oils — build the full recipe to see the combined profile.
Fatty-acid profile
| Fatty acid | % |
|---|---|
| lauric | 2% |
| myristic | 3% |
| palmitic | 26% |
| stearic | 20% |
| oleic | 43% |
| linoleic | 3% |
| linolenic | 1% |
Usage notes
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Build a recipe with Beef Tallow in SoapCalc — it computes the exact lye for your oils at any superfat and saves the recipe. See all soap-making oils or the SAP value chart.