Concentration (w/v%) Calculator

Mass of Solute:

Volume of Solution:

Concentration (w/v%):

1. What is a Concentration (w/v%) Calculator?

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

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

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

Where:

\( m_1 \) — Mass of solute (in grams, g)
\( m_2 \) — Volume of solution (converted to milliliters, mL)

Explanation: Enter the mass of the solute (e.g., in mg, g, kg, lb, or oz) and the volume of the solution (e.g., in cubic millimeters, liters, etc.). The calculator converts units and computes the w/v% concentration.

3. Importance of w/v% Concentration

Details: w/v% is widely used in scientific and medical fields to standardize solution preparation, ensuring consistent dosing and accurate formulation for experiments or treatments.

4. Using the Calculator

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

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