Water Hardness Calculator

Calculate total hardness from calcium and magnesium concentrations or EDTA titration

Method 1: Ion Concentrations

Method 2: EDTA Titration

Total Hardness

252.8 mg/L CaCO3
Very Hard

Hardness Components

Calcium Hardness149.8 mg/L
Magnesium Hardness103.0 mg/L

Unit Conversions

Grains per Gallon (gpg)14.78
French Degrees (fH)25.3
German Degrees (dH)14.2
Clark Degrees17.7
mmol/L2.525

Practical Effects

Soap Usage Factor3.53x
High - Scale formation likely