Cleaning Solution Dilution Calculator
Calculate concentrate-to-water ratios, cost per gallon, and how many batches you can make from one bottle of cleaning concentrate.
Inputs
Results
Concentrate Needed
3.88 oz
Water Needed
124.12 oz
≈ 31 sticks of butter
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter concentrate bottle size in oz and dilution ratio (1:X).
- Set total solution needed in oz or gallons.
- Review Concentrate Needed, Water Needed, and verify you are not over- or under-diluting.
- Always follow manufacturer's dilution instructions — wrong ratios reduce efficacy or damage surfaces.
How the result changes with Total Solution Needed
| Total Solution Needed | Concentrate Needed | Water Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 641 | 19.42 oz | 621.58 oz |
| 2,241 | 67.91 oz | 2,173.09 oz |
| 4,160 | 126.06 oz | 4,033.94 oz |
| 5,760 | 174.55 oz | 5,585.45 oz |
What each input means
- Concentrate Bottle Size
- Size of your concentrate bottle in fluid ounces.
- Dilution Ratio (1:X)
- The water-to-concentrate ratio. For 1:32, enter 32.
- Total Solution Needed
- Total amount of diluted solution you need (128 oz = 1 gallon).
What each result means
- Concentrate Needed
- Amount of concentrate required for this batch.
- Water Needed
- Amount of water to add.
- Solution Strength
- Concentrate percentage in the final solution.
- Cost per Gallon
- Cost per gallon based on $10 per 32 oz concentrate.
- Batches from One Bottle
- Number of batches you can make from one concentrate bottle.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersConcentrate Bottle Size = 32, Dilution Ratio (1:X) = 32, Total Solution Needed = 128 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Concentrate NeededConcentrate Needed3.88 = 3.88
- Calculate Water NeededWater Needed124.12 = 124.12
- Calculate Solution StrengthSolution Strength3.03 = 3.03
- Calculate Cost per GallonCost per Gallon1.21 = $1.21
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