Dilution Calculator
Calculate dilutions using the formula C₁×V₁ = C₂×V₂. Enter three values and the fourth is calculated automatically.
Formula
C₁ × V₁ = C₂ × V₂
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The dilution calculator is based on the dilution law C₁ × V₁ = C₂ × V₂, which describes how the concentration of a solution changes when diluted with solvent. This law applies to ideal solutions and is a fundamental relationship in analytical chemistry.
C₁ represents the initial concentration, V₁ the initial volume, C₂ the final concentration, and V₂ the final volume. When three of these four values are known, the fourth can be calculated.
In laboratory practice, the dilution calculator is frequently used to dilute stock solutions to the desired working concentration. This is particularly important when preparing standard solutions, buffers, and reagents for analytical methods.