1. What Is Alcohol Dilution?

Alcohol dilution is the process of reducing the alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage of a solution by adding water. This calculator helps determine how much water to add to 95% alcohol to achieve a desired final concentration.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the dilution formula:

Where:

• \( V_{eau} \) — Water volume needed (mL)
• \( V \) — Initial alcohol volume (mL)
• \( 95 \) — Initial ABV percentage (%)
• \( ABV_f \) — Desired final ABV percentage (%)

Explanation: The formula calculates the exact amount of water needed to dilute 95% alcohol to a specific concentration while maintaining the total volume relationship.

3. Importance of Proper Dilution

Details: Accurate dilution is crucial for various applications including medical uses, laboratory work, and beverage preparation. Proper dilution ensures safety and effectiveness of the final solution.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the volume of 95% alcohol you have and the desired final ABV percentage. The calculator will determine the precise amount of water to add. All values must be valid (volume > 0, final ABV between 0.1-94.9).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use 95% alcohol as the starting point?
A: 95% alcohol is a common concentration available for laboratory and medical purposes, making it a practical reference point for dilution calculations.

Q2: Can I use this for other initial concentrations?
A: This calculator is specifically designed for 95% alcohol. For other concentrations, a different formula would be needed.

Q3: Does temperature affect the dilution?
A: While temperature can affect volume measurements slightly, for most practical purposes the calculation remains accurate at room temperature.

Q4: Is the result exact in practice?
A: The calculation provides a theoretical value. In practice, you may need to account for minor volume changes due to mixing and temperature variations.

Q5: Can this be used for beverage alcohol dilution?
A: While the calculation works mathematically, always follow local regulations and safety guidelines when handling and diluting alcohol for consumption.