Enter the parts per thousand (ppt) and the density of the solution to convert to milligrams per liter (mg/L). This calculator provides a quick conversion based on the density of the solution.
Parts Per Thousand to Mg/L Formula
The following formula is used to convert parts per thousand (ppt) to milligrams per liter (mg/L):
mg/L = ppt * Density * 1000
Variables:
- ppt is the concentration in parts per thousand
- Density is the density of the solution in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)
- mg/L is the concentration in milligrams per liter
To convert ppt to mg/L, multiply the concentration in parts per thousand by the density of the solution and then by 1000 to convert to milligrams per liter.
What is Parts Per Thousand?
Parts per thousand (ppt) is a unit of measure used to describe the concentration of a substance in a solution. It represents the number of parts of a substance in a thousand parts of the total solution. It is commonly used in fields such as oceanography and chemistry to express salinity or other substance concentrations.
How to Convert Parts Per Thousand to Mg/L?
The following steps outline how to convert the concentration from parts per thousand (ppt) to milligrams per liter (mg/L).
- First, determine the concentration in parts per thousand (ppt).
- Next, determine the density of the solution in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
- Use the formula mg/L = ppt * Density * 1000.
- Finally, calculate the concentration in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
- 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 in parts per thousand (ppt) = 35 ppt
Density of the solution (g/cm³) = 1.025 g/cm³
