Enter the concentration in meq/L and the milliequivalents to determine the volume in mL. This calculator helps in converting milliequivalents of a solute to the volume of solution required.
Meq to mL Formula
The following formula is used to convert milliequivalents (meq) to milliliters (mL).
V = (meq / C) * 1000
Variables:
- V is the volume in milliliters (mL)
- meq is the milliequivalents of the solute
- C is the concentration in milliequivalents per liter (meq/L)
To calculate the volume in milliliters, divide the milliequivalents by the concentration and multiply by 1000.
What is a Milliequivalent?
A milliequivalent (meq) is a unit of measure that reflects the amount of a substance that can react with a certain number of hydrogen ions. It is commonly used in chemistry and medicine to express the concentration of electrolytes in a solution. One milliequivalent is equal to one-thousandth of an equivalent, which is the amount of a substance that will react with or supply one mole of hydrogen ions (H+).
How to Calculate Volume in mL from meq?
The following steps outline how to calculate the volume in milliliters from milliequivalents.
- First, determine the concentration of the solution (C) in milliequivalents per liter (meq/L).
- Next, determine the milliequivalents of the solute (meq).
- Use the formula V = (meq / C) * 1000 to calculate the volume (V) in milliliters.
- Finally, calculate the volume in milliliters (mL).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Concentration (C) = 2 meq/L
Milliequivalents (meq) = 5 meq
Using the formula, the volume (V) would be calculated as follows:
V = (5 meq / 2 meq/L) * 1000 = 2500 mL
