The Dilution Calculator Equation

In cell culture experiments, to calculate the stock solution volume (V1) given the stock concentration (C1), working concentration (C2), and working volume (V2):

Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)

This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C1V1 = C2V2

C1
Concentration (start)
×
V1
Volume (start)
=
C2
Concentration (final)
×
V2
Volume (final)