--- title: The Easiest Way To Accurately Measure Solids in Adhesive description: Many customers wonder the easiest way to accurately measure solids in adhesive. A refractometer is a simple, & most inexpensive way. image: https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Contact-Us-Botton.png --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts # The Easiest Way To Accurately Measure Solids in Adhesive [![The Easiest Way To Accurately Measure Solids in Adhesive](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Contact-Us-Botton.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/measure-solids-in-adhesive) Jul 29, 2015, 10:14:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) --- We get this question very often! Many of our customers and prospects wonder the easiest way to accurately measure solids in adhesive. A [refractometer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_handheld_refractometer) is a simple, and inexpensive way to accurately measure solids. This will ensure that you are getting the most out of your adhesive. Our Technical Service Manager, Greg Brown, explains how to use and the benefits of a refractometer in this short video.    As you can see, using a refractometer is a very easy way to accurately measure solids in adhesive.  Want to purchase this product? You can do so through [Bellingham + Stanley](https://refractometershop.com/collections/industrial/products/eclipse-handheld-refractometer-glycol). You can also find other brands available through [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=handheld+refractometer&ref=nb_sb_noss_2). Do you have a technical questions? Our lab is ready to help! Contact us today for any of your technical issues. [![Contact Us Today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2196207/2470d416-34c1-4afe-a42f-70e937feb230.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2196207/2470d416-34c1-4afe-a42f-70e937feb230) Topics: [Adhesive](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/adhesive), [adhesive manufacturers](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/adhesive-manufacturers), [Adhesive Products](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/adhesive-products), [Adhesive Tips & Tricks](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/adhesive-tips-tricks), [Glue Manufacturing](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/glue-manufacturing), [L.D. Davis](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/l-d-davis), [LD Davis](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/ld-davis), [measure solids](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/measure-solids), [refractometer](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/refractometer), [Uncategorized](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/uncategorized) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. All Rights Reserved - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [info@lddavis.com](mailto:info@lddavis.com) - [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lddavis.com/privacy-policy/) ![made-in-usa](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/made-in-usa.png?width=74&height=75&name=made-in-usa.png "made-in-usa")