Dilution Factor Calculator

Calculate Dilution Factor



Formula

To calculate the dilution factor:

\[ \text{D:S} = \frac{D}{S} \]

Where:

What is a Dilution Factor?

A dilution factor is the ratio of the volume of a dilutant to the total volume of the stock or solution into which the dilutant is added. It represents how much the original solution is diluted. This ratio is crucial in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and medicine for preparing solutions with precise concentrations.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{D:S} = \frac{50}{200} = 0.25 \]

The dilutant-to-stock ratio is 0.25.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{D:S} = \frac{10}{100} = 0.10 \]

The dilutant-to-stock ratio is 0.10.