1. What is Dilution Ratio?

The dilution ratio represents the relationship between the volume of solute and the volume of solvent in a solution. It is a dimensionless quantity that indicates how much solute is present relative to the solvent.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the dilution ratio formula:

Where:

• \( Ratio \) — Dilution ratio (dimensionless)
• \( L_{solute} \) — Volume of solute in litres
• \( L_{solvent} \) — Volume of solvent in litres

Explanation: The formula calculates the ratio by dividing the volume of solute by the volume of solvent, providing a simple measure of solution concentration.

3. Importance of Dilution Ratio Calculation

Details: Calculating dilution ratios is essential in chemistry, manufacturing, cleaning solutions, and various industrial processes where precise concentration control is required for optimal results and safety.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both solute and solvent volumes in litres. Ensure solvent volume is greater than zero. The calculator will compute the ratio of solute to solvent.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a dilution ratio of 1:10 mean?
A: A ratio of 1:10 means 1 part solute to 10 parts solvent, or a ratio value of 0.1.

Q2: Can I use different volume units?
A: The calculator requires litres, but you can convert other units to litres first (1L = 1000mL).

Q3: What if my solvent volume is zero?
A: Solvent volume cannot be zero as division by zero is undefined. Enter a positive value for solvent volume.

Q4: How precise should my measurements be?
A: For accurate results, measure volumes as precisely as possible, especially when working with concentrated solutions.

Q5: Can this calculator handle very small ratios?
A: Yes, the calculator can handle ratios from very small to very large values, limited only by PHP's floating-point precision.