TSS Calculator

Calculate Total Suspended Solids concentration from gravimetric analysis

Gravimetric Data

Calculation Formula

TSS (mg/L) = (Dried Weight - Filter Weight) x 1,000,000 / Sample Volume (mL)

TSS Result

50.00 mg/L
Moderate

Analysis Details

Residue Mass5.0000 mg
Solids Load0.050 kg/ML
Est. Turbidity35.0 NTU
Est. Settling Rate0.50 m/hr

TSS Standards Reference

Drinking Water< 5 mg/L
Treated Effluent< 30 mg/L
Discharge Limit< 50 mg/L
Raw Wastewater100-350 mg/L
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References

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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.