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Milligrams per liter (mg/L) and parts per million (ppm) are equivalent units for measuring concentration in dilute aqueous solutions. This direct 1:1 conversion applies specifically to water-based solutions where the density is approximately 1 g/mL.
The calculator uses the direct conversion formula:
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Explanation: For dilute aqueous solutions, 1 mg of solute per liter of solution equals 1 part per million by mass, since 1 liter of water weighs approximately 1,000,000 mg.
Details: Understanding the relationship between mg/L and ppm is crucial in environmental monitoring, water quality testing, chemical analysis, and various industrial applications where precise concentration measurements are required.
Tips: Enter the concentration value in mg/L. The calculator will automatically convert it to ppm. Ensure the value is positive and represents a valid concentration measurement.
Q1: Is mg/L always equal to ppm?
A: For dilute aqueous solutions where the density is approximately 1 g/mL, yes. For other solvents or concentrated solutions, the conversion may differ.
Q2: When does this conversion not apply?
A: This conversion does not apply to non-aqueous solutions, highly concentrated solutions, or when dealing with solvents with densities significantly different from water.
Q3: What are common applications of this conversion?
A: Water quality testing, environmental monitoring, chemical dosing in water treatment, and analytical chemistry measurements.
Q4: How accurate is this conversion?
A: For most practical purposes in water analysis, the conversion is considered exact. Minor variations may occur due to temperature effects on density.
Q5: Can I use this for gas concentrations?
A: No, this conversion is specific to liquid solutions. Gas concentrations use different conversion factors between mg/m³ and ppm.