Dilution Plating Calculator
Calculate colony-forming units per mL (CFU/mL) from colony count, dilution factor, and volume plated.
Inputs
Results
CFU/mL
1,500,000,000
Log₁₀ CFU/mL
9.18
Scientific Notation Mantissa1.5
Scientific Notation Exponent9
Colonies Counted150
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Colony Count, Dilution Factor, and Volume Plated (mL).
- Review CFU/mL and Log₁₀ CFU/mL.
- Use Scientific Notation Mantissa and Scientific Notation Exponent to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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Formula
CFU/mL = colony count × dilution factor / volume plated (mL)Related Calculators
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