Dilution Calculator

A dilution calculator is a tool used to calculate the new concentration or volume when a substance is diluted with a solvent, typically water. It’s especially useful in laboratory settings, chemistry, biology, medicine, or when dealing with stock solutions.

What is it?

It helps you find out how much of a concentrated solution you need to achieve a specific final concentration and volume after dilution.

Why use it?

You would use a dilution calculator to:

• Ensure accuracy in preparing solutions.
• Safely handle concentrated chemicals or reagents.
• Maintain consistency in experiments or formulas where precise concentrations are necessary.

How does it work?

The basic formula for dilution is:

Where:

• C₁ = Initial concentration (before dilution)
• V₁ = Initial volume (before dilution)
• C₂ = Final concentration (after dilution)
• V₂ = Final volume (after dilution)

You can rearrange this to solve for the unknown value if you know three of the four variables.

When do you use it?

You would use a dilution calculator when:

• You need to prepare a solution with a lower concentration than what you have.
• You need to determine how much solvent (e.g., water) to add to dilute a stock solution.
• You're making a series of dilutions in a lab setting for accurate testing.