Antifreeze Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the antifreeze volume (AV) is:

\[ AV = \left(\frac{AP}{100}\right) \times TV \]

Where:

Antifreeze Volume (AV): The volume of antifreeze in the cooling system, measured in gallons.
Antifreeze Percentage (AP): The percentage of antifreeze in the total coolant volume.
Total Coolant Volume (TV): The total volume of the coolant mixture, measured in gallons.
Significance: Antifreeze ratio refers to the proportion of antifreeze to water in a vehicle’s cooling system. It is important to maintain the correct antifreeze ratio to prevent freezing in cold temperatures and boiling in hot temperatures, as well as to protect against corrosion and scale buildup. The ratio is typically expressed as a percentage of the total coolant volume.

Let's say the antifreeze percentage (AP) is 50% and the total coolant volume (TV) is 10 gallons. Using the formula:

\[ AV = \left(\frac{50}{100}\right) \times 10 = 5 \]

So, the antifreeze volume is 5 gallons.

Definition: The freezing point of an antifreeze mixture can be calculated based on the concentration of antifreeze in the solution.

Formula: \( T_f = K_f \times m \)

Example: \( T_f = 1.86 \times 3 \)

Definition: The ratio of antifreeze to water in a coolant mixture affects the freezing and boiling points of the solution.

Formula: \( \text{Ratio} = \frac{\text{Volume of Antifreeze}}{\text{Total Volume}} \)

Example: \( \text{Ratio} = \frac{2}{5} \)

Definition: The weight of antifreeze per gallon can be calculated based on its density.

Formula: \( \text{Weight} = \text{Density} \times \text{Volume} \)

Example: \( \text{Weight} = 1.1 \times 1 \)