1M to 0.1M in 100mL
Initial Concentration (C1): 1 M (Molar); Initial Volume (V1): 10 mL; Final Concentration (C2): 0.1 M (Molar); Final Volume (V2): 100 mL
Required Initial Volume (V1): 10 mL; Required Diluent Volume: 90 mL
Solution Dilution Calculator
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Calculates the volume of stock solution needed to create a diluted solution of a desired concentration and volume using the formula C1V1 = C2V2.
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Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Initial Concentration (C1), Initial Volume (V1), Final Concentration (C2), and Final Volume (V2) in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Required Initial Volume (V1) and Required Diluent 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.
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5M to 0.5M in 50mL
Initial Concentration (C1): 5 M (Molar); Initial Volume (V1): 5 mL; Final Concentration (C2): 0.5 M (Molar); Final Volume (V2): 50 mL
Required Initial Volume (V1): 5 mL; Required Diluent Volume: 45 mL
2M to 0.25M in 200mL
Initial Concentration (C1): 2 M (Molar); Initial Volume (V1): 25 mL; Final Concentration (C2): 0.25 M (Molar); Final Volume (V2): 200 mL
Required Initial Volume (V1): 25 mL; Required Diluent Volume: 175 mL
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