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Dilution Guides

Learn how to calculate dilutions with C1V1 = C2V2, interpret dilution ratios, and work through step-by-step examples.

How to Calculate Dilutions (C1V1 = C2V2, Step by Step)

A clear, worked guide to the dilution formula C1V1 = C2V2 — how to dilute a stock solution, find the volume to add, and avoid the most common mistakes.

Jun 24, 2026DilutionCalcDilutionCalc

Dilution Ratios Explained: What 1:10 and 1:100 Really Mean

Dilution ratios like 1:10 are ambiguous — does it mean 1 part in 10, or 1 part plus 10? Here is how to read them correctly and turn any ratio into exact volumes.

Jun 24, 2026DilutionCalcDilutionCalc