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Serial Dilution Stock Prep Calculator

C1V1 = C2V2 — required stock volume for target concentration.

Uses C1V1 = C2V2 to calculate how much concentrated stock solution to dilute to achieve a target concentration and final volume.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

V1 = C2 × V2 / C1; V_solvent = V2 − V1

In depth

Uses C1V1 = C2V2 to calculate how much concentrated stock solution to dilute to achieve a target concentration and final volume.