Ghee has a saponification (SAP) value of 0.162 for NaOH (bar soap) and 0.227 for KOH (liquid soap). It's typically used at 2-10% of the oils.
How much lye for Ghee?
Lye at 0% superfat = oil weight × SAP. Apply your superfat to reduce it (e.g. ×0.95 for 5%).
| Ghee | NaOH (0% SF) | NaOH (5% SF) | KOH (0% SF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 16.2 g | 15.4 g | 22.7 g |
| 250 g | 40.5 g | 38.5 g | 56.8 g |
| 500 g | 81 g | 77 g | 113.5 g |
What Ghee does in soap
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 0 |
| Cleansing | 0 |
| Conditioning | 0 |
| Bubbly lather | 0 |
| Creamy lather | 0 |
| Longevity | 0 |
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.
Build a recipe with Ghee 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.