Dilute a 1 M Solution to 0.1 M (10-Fold Dilution)
To make 1 liter of a 0.1 M solution from a 1 M stock, you need 100 mL of the stock solution, illustrating a classic 10-fold dilution.
How to use this tool
- Enter initial concentration cā, initial volume vā, final concentration cā and final volume vā in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type ā or click Calculate.
- Read your final concentration cā and the full breakdown beneath it.
The CāVā = CāVā formula is the standard tool for serial dilutions; a 10-fold dilution is the most common operation in microbiology and biochemistry labs.
Frequently asked questions
- What does 'solvent to add' mean?
- It is Vā ā Vā: the volume of pure solvent (usually water) you need to add to the stock to reach the target volume and concentration.
- Can CāVā = CāVā be used for concentrating a solution?
- Yes ā if you evaporate solvent (Vā < Vā), Cā > Cā. The solvent to add will be negative, indicating solvent removed.