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Mg/ml to mM conversion is a fundamental calculation in chemistry and biochemistry that converts mass concentration (mg/mL) to molar concentration (mM). This conversion is essential for preparing solutions with specific molarities in laboratory work and research.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts mass per volume to moles per volume by accounting for the molecular weight of the substance and unit conversions.
Details: Accurate concentration conversion is crucial for preparing chemical solutions, conducting experiments, pharmaceutical formulations, and ensuring proper dosing in medical applications. Molar concentration is often required for stoichiometric calculations and reaction kinetics.
Tips: Enter the concentration in mg/mL and the molecular weight in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the equivalent concentration in millimolar (mM) units.
Q1: Why convert mg/mL to mM?
A: Molar concentration (mM) is often more useful in chemical and biological contexts as it represents the number of molecules per unit volume, allowing for precise stoichiometric calculations.
Q2: What is the 1000 conversion factor for?
A: The 1000 converts mL to L (since molarity is moles per liter) and mg to g (since molecular weight is in g/mol).
Q3: Can this calculator be used for any compound?
A: Yes, as long as you know the molecular weight of the compound. The formula is universal for all chemical substances.
Q4: What if I need to convert mM back to mg/mL?
A: Use the reverse formula: mg/mL = (mM × MW) / 1000
Q5: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact. Accuracy depends on the precision of your input values for concentration and molecular weight.