Serial Dilution Factor Calculator
Calculate serial dilution factors and design dilution series for microbiology experiments.
Dilution Parameters
Dilution Factor
DF = (Sample + Diluent) / Sample
Serial DF = (Single DF)^n
Final Dilution Factor
1.00 × 10⁶
After 6 dilutions
Dilution Parameters
Single Dilution Factor1:10
Total Volume per Tube10 mL
Dilution Series
| Step | Factor | Notation | Conc % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10⁻1 | 10.0000% |
| 2 | 100 | 10⁻2 | 1.0000% |
| 3 | 1.00 × 10³ | 10⁻3 | 0.1000% |
| 4 | 10.00 × 10³ | 10⁻4 | 0.0100% |
| 5 | 100.00 × 10³ | 10⁻5 | 0.0010% |
| 6 | 1.00 × 10⁶ | 10⁻6 | 1.00e-4% |
Common Dilution Ratios
1:21 mL + 1 mL
1:51 mL + 4 mL
1:101 mL + 9 mL
1:1000.1 mL + 9.9 mL