Dilution Factor Calculator

Formula

To calculate the dilution factor:

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

Where:

\(\text{D:S}\) is the Dilutant-to-Stock Volume Ratio
\(D\) is the Volume of Dilutant
\(S\) is the Volume of Stock (total volume)

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:

Volume of Dilutant (\(D\)) = 50 mL
Volume of Stock (\(S\)) = 200 mL

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:

Volume of Dilutant (\(D\)) = 10 mL
Volume of Stock (\(S\)) = 100 mL

Using the formula:

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

The dilutant-to-stock ratio is 0.10.