Concentration Calculator - Mass Percent (w/w%)

Mass of Solute:

Mass of Solution:

Concentration (w/w%):

1. What is a Concentration Calculator - Mass Percent (w/w%)?

Definition: This calculator determines the weight/weight percent (w/w%) concentration of a solution based on the mass of solute and the total mass of the solution.

Purpose: It is used in chemistry and industry to express the concentration of a solution as the mass of solute per total mass of solution, commonly in percent.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{w/w%} = \frac{m_1}{m_2} \times 100\% \]

Where:

\( m_1 \) — Mass of solute (in grams, g)
\( m_2 \) — Total mass of solution (in grams, g)

Explanation: Enter the mass of the solute (e.g., in mg, g, kg, lb, or oz) and the mass of the solution (e.g., in mg, g, kg, lb, or oz). The calculator converts units to grams and computes the w/w% concentration.

3. Importance of w/w% Concentration

Details: w/w% is widely used in scientific and industrial fields to standardize solution preparation, ensuring consistent formulation for manufacturing, research, or quality control.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Input the mass of solute (e.g., 5 g) and mass of solution (e.g., 100 g). Select the appropriate units for both masses (e.g., g) from the dropdowns.

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