Fusion Protein Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator
Score the GRAVY hydropathy of a fusion protein from its amino-acid sequence. Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. 100% in-browser — your sequence is never uploaded.
- 1GRAVY = Σ(Kyte–Doolittle index) ÷ length
-17.1 ÷ 75 = -0.228 - 2Negative → hydrophilic overall
🔒 100% client-side — your data is computed in the browser and never uploaded.
Cite this tool
ToolJolt. Fusion Protein Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator. ToolJolt Chemistry & Lab Tools; 2026. https://tooljolt.comA no-nonsense fusion protein hydrophobicity (gravy) calculator built for protein and peptide characterization. It shows the substituted formula, not just the answer, so you can check the working.
About Fusion Protein Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator
Score the GRAVY hydropathy of a fusion protein from its amino-acid sequence. Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. 100% in-browser — your sequence is never uploaded. The calculation uses GRAVY = mean Kyte–Doolittle index. The stakes: The extinction coefficient sets every A280 concentration you report; the pI decides your ion-exchange and solubility strategy. These numbers underpin purification and quantitation. Fusion Protein: Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. Watch out for: assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly; ignoring post-translational modifications; forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280. Because the calculation happens entirely client-side, you can use it offline and with confidential data, then cite the stable URL in your methods or teaching notes.
How to use Fusion Protein Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator
- 1Enter your input values.
- 2Read the headline result and the supporting figures, which recompute as you type.
- 3Open “Worked example with your numbers” to see the substituted formula step by step.
- 4Copy the result, or use the cite-this-tool snippet for your methods section.
Why use Fusion Protein Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator?
- ✓Copy-ready result and a one-line “cite this tool” snippet for your methods section
- ✓Designed for protein biochemists, structural biologists and assay developers who need a trustworthy answer fast
- ✓Instant, client-side result — works offline once loaded and keeps your data private
- ✓Shows the worked example step by step with your own numbers, not just a final figure
- ✓Pre-filled with sensible, niche-specific defaults so it is useful the second it loads
Frequently asked questions
Any tips specific to this calculation?+
Fusion Protein: Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. Also watch out for: assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly and using reduced vs oxidized ε in the wrong context.
Is this fusion protein hydrophobicity (gravy) calculator free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — there are no usage limits.
What formula does it use?+
It uses GRAVY = mean Kyte–Doolittle index The full worked example is shown beneath the result so you can verify each step.
What are the most common mistakes here?+
In protein and peptide characterization, watch for: forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280; using reduced vs oxidized ε in the wrong context; assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly; ignoring post-translational modifications. This tool shows the working so you can catch these before they cost an experiment.
Does my data leave my device?+
No. All computation happens locally in your browser. Nothing you enter — sequences, concentrations or measurements — is uploaded to any server, so it is safe for confidential work.
Can I cite this tool?+
Yes — use the “Cite this tool” snippet on the page. Many users link these calculators from methods sections, lab SOPs and teaching materials.
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