Volume Percent Calculator Formula
Understand the math behind the volume percent calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.
Formulas Used
Volume Percent
volume_percent = (vol_solute / vol_solution) * 100Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
vol_solute | Volume of Solute(mL) | 30 |
vol_solution | Volume of Solution(mL) | 100 |
How It Works
How to Calculate Volume Percent
Formula
Volume % = (volume of solute / volume of solution) × 100
Commonly used for liquid-in-liquid solutions such as alcohol in water.
Worked Example
30 mL of ethanol in 100 mL of solution.
vol_solute = 30vol_solution = 100
- 01Volume % = (30 / 100) × 100
- 02Volume % = 30%
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