RF to Distance Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Distance of Compound (\(Dc\)) from RF:

\[ Dc = RF \times DS \]

Where:

\(Dc\) is the Distance of the Compound (units)
\(RF\) is the retention factor
\(DS\) is the distance traveled by the solvent

What is a Base to Percentage Calculation?

A base to percentage calculation is a mathematical method used to determine the result when a base value is multiplied by a percentage. This type of calculation is commonly used in various fields such as finance, statistics, and everyday scenarios where determining a portion of a whole is necessary. For example, calculating discounts, interest rates, or any other scenario where a percentage of a base value is required.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Retention Factor (\(RF\)) = 0.75
Distance Traveled by Solvent (\(DS\)) = 10 units

Using the formula:

\[ Dc = 0.75 \times 10 = 7.5 \text{ units} \]

The distance of the compound is 7.5 units.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Retention Factor (\(RF\)) = 0.5
Distance Traveled by Solvent (\(DS\)) = 20 units

Using the formula:

\[ Dc = 0.5 \times 20 = 10 \text{ units} \]

The distance of the compound is 10 units.