Signal Peptide Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator
Score the GRAVY hydropathy of a signal peptide from its amino-acid sequence. Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. 100% in-browser — your sequence is never uploaded.
- 1GRAVY = Σ(Kyte–Doolittle index) ÷ length
6.6 ÷ 30 = 0.220 - 2Positive → hydrophobic overall
🔒 100% client-side — your data is computed in the browser and never uploaded.
Cite this tool
ToolJolt. Signal Peptide Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator. ToolJolt Chemistry & Lab Tools; 2026. https://tooljolt.comA no-nonsense signal peptide 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 Signal Peptide Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator
Score the GRAVY hydropathy of a signal peptide 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. Why it matters: The extinction coefficient sets every A280 concentration you report; the pI decides your ion-exchange and solubility strategy. These numbers underpin purification and quantitation. Signal Peptide: Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. Before you trust the number, double-check: forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280; using reduced vs oxidized ε in the wrong context; assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly. Everything is computed on your own device — nothing you enter is uploaded — so the tool is safe for unpublished sequences, proprietary formulations and sensitive measurements, and easy to cite in a methods section or lab SOP.
How to use Signal Peptide 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 Signal Peptide Hydrophobicity (GRAVY) Calculator?
- ✓Built on a sourced, unit-tested formula for protein and peptide characterization
- ✓Links to related protein and peptide characterization calculators so you can finish the whole workflow
- ✓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
Frequently asked questions
Any tips specific to this calculation?+
Signal Peptide: Positive = hydrophobic, negative = hydrophilic. Also watch out for: forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280 and ignoring post-translational modifications.
Is this signal peptide 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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