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Dilution Ratio Calculator

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Calculates the amounts of concentrate and water needed to achieve a specific dilution ratio.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Concentrate Volume and Dilution Ratio (e.g., 1:10) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Water Volume Needed and Total Volume in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

1:2 Ratio, 1 mL Concentrate

Concentrate Volume: 1 mL; Dilution Ratio (e.g., 1:10): 2

Water Volume Needed: 1 mL; Total Volume: 2 mL

1:5 Ratio, 10 mL Concentrate

Concentrate Volume: 10 mL; Dilution Ratio (e.g., 1:10): 5

Water Volume Needed: 40 mL; Total Volume: 50 mL

1:10 Ratio, 5 mL Concentrate

Concentrate Volume: 5 mL; Dilution Ratio (e.g., 1:10): 10

Water Volume Needed: 45 mL; Total Volume: 50 mL

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