High Reduction
Initial Microorganism Count: 1,000,000; Final Microorganism Count: 10
Log Reduction Value: 5 log10
Log Reduction Calculator
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Calculates the effectiveness of a treatment in reducing the number of microorganisms by measuring the log reduction value.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Initial Microorganism Count and Final Microorganism Count in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Log Reduction Value 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.
Moderate Reduction
Initial Microorganism Count: 1,000,000; Final Microorganism Count: 1,000
Log Reduction Value: 3 log10
Low Reduction
Initial Microorganism Count: 1,000,000; Final Microorganism Count: 100,000
Log Reduction Value: 1 log10
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