OG and 6.5 gallon "Made in Italy" carboy question

[oboelestoe]

So I just brewed a batch of English Brown Ale from Brewer's Best. This is my first time using a 6.5 gallon carboy. My OG was 1.052. The instructions said the range was 1.049 - 1.043. I have the feeling I don't have enough water in my carboy. Has anyone measured how high up the carboy five gallons usually is? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SDBreWs0624]

Did you do a 5 gallon boil or more?

 

[stroderick]

I have said carboy (sides are smooth). I marked the 5 gallon line 11.5" up from the bottom. I think it's pretty close.

 

[grathan]

I have 11.75

 

[oboelestoe]

Thanks, guys. Just filled it up a bit more. I knew it looked pretty low. Cheers!

 

[Mer-man]

Did you do a 5 gallon boil or more?

Do you even lift, brah?