Enter the mass of solute and the volume of the solution into the calculator to determine the strength of the solution in grams per liter.

Solution Strength Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the strength of a solution.

S = frac{m}{V}

Variables:

  • S is the strength of the solution (grams per liter)
  • m is the mass of solute (grams)
  • V is the volume of the solution (liters)

To calculate the strength of a solution, divide the mass of the solute by the volume of the solution.

What is Solution Strength?

Solution strength refers to the concentration of a solute in a solution, typically expressed in grams per liter. It indicates how much solute is dissolved in a given volume of solvent. This measurement is crucial in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and pharmacology, where precise solution concentrations are required for experiments, formulations, and dosages.

How to Calculate Solution Strength?

The following steps outline how to calculate the strength of a solution.


  1. First, determine the mass of the solute (m) in grams.
  2. Next, determine the volume of the solution (V) in liters.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = S = m / V.
  4. Finally, calculate the strength of the solution (S) in grams per liter.
  5. 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.

mass of solute (m) = 50 grams

volume of solution (V) = 2 liters