1% w/v Solution: 1 g Solute in 100 mL
Dissolving 1 gram of solute in 100 mL of solution gives a 1% w/v concentration, commonly used in topical medications and staining solutions.
How to use this tool
- Enter solute mass and solution volume in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type ā or click Calculate.
- Read your w/v percent and the full breakdown beneath it.
A 1% w/v solution is frequently specified for antiseptic washes, crystal violet stain, and other biological reagents requiring precise low concentrations.
Frequently asked questions
- What does w/v percent mean?
- Weight/volume percent (w/v %) is the mass of solute (g) per 100 mL of solution. A 5% NaCl solution has 5 g of NaCl in every 100 mL.
- How do I convert between ppm and g/L?
- 1 g/L = 1000 mg/L = 1000 ppm (in dilute aqueous solutions where 1 L ā 1 kg).