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Convert between wt%, v/v%, w/v%, ppm, ppb and density instantly.

Calculation Panel

1Basic Parameters

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Fill Basics

Enter mass first

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Or Concentrations

Enter % or ppm

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Auto Linkage

All fields auto-fill

2Concentrations

v/v w/v g/mL

v/v / w/v / density

Dilution

Dilution Helper

Solve one missing value for same-basis dilution.

C1 x V1 = C2 x V2

Enter any 3 values in the same basis.

Enter any 3 values in the same basis.

Calculation Results

Calculation Formulas

Mass % (w/w)
m_solute
m_total
× 100%
Mass/Vol % (w/v)
m_solute (g)
v_total (mL)
× 100%
  • Density (d): Mass per unit volume (g/mL). m = v x d
  • ppm (Parts per million): 1 mg of solute per 1 kg (or 1 L) of solution.

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter two linked values

    Start with any reliable pair such as solute mass plus solution mass, or wt% plus ppm.

  2. Unlock advanced mode when needed

    Open the volume and density panel only when you need v/v, w/v, mL, or g/mL conversions.

  3. Cross-check the auto-filled outputs

    Review the linked percentages and trace-unit values to confirm they match your lab assumptions.

Scientific Knowledge Base

%

Mass vs Volume %

w/w is independent of temperature. w/v and v/v change with temp as volume expands.

ppm

Trace Elements (ppm)

1 ppm = 1 mg/kg. For water (d about 1 g/mL), 1 ppm is approximately 1 mg/L.

d

Why density matters

Density bridges gravimetric recipes and volumetric preparation, especially when the solution is not water-like.

lab

Common lab use cases

Food, pharma, and environmental workflows often move between percent concentration and ppm or ppb reporting.

How To Pick The Right Concentration Basis

This calculator is intentionally broad because concentration work in chemistry often shifts between mass-based, volume-based, and trace-level reporting. The most important step is choosing the same basis your source or target method uses.

  • Use w/w when both numerator and denominator should stay mass-based.
  • Use w/v when the recipe is written in grams per final volume, which is common in biological and formulation work.
  • Use v/v for liquid mixtures where both components are measured by volume.
  • Use ppm or ppb for trace-level reporting, especially in environmental or analytical workflows.

If the method also depends on density, unlock the advanced panel and confirm whether the sample behaves close to water or clearly deviates from it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can w/w and ppm both describe the same sample?

They are just different scales for the same composition idea. One is convenient for percent-level mixtures, while the other is convenient for trace-level reporting.

When does density become important?

Density matters whenever you cross from mass to volume or vice versa. Ignoring density is a common source of error when converting between w/w, w/v, and v/v.

Can I use the dilution helper for any unit?

Only if both the starting and target values use the same concentration basis. If one value is ppm and the other is w/w, convert them to a shared basis first.