How to Use the Concentration Unit Converter
Enter a concentration value, select the source unit, and all six unit conversions appear instantly. Zero is a valid input. Useful for water quality, air quality, chemistry, and food safety work.
Unit Overview
ppm (parts per million): Most common concentration unit. Used in water quality, air pollution, and food safety. 1 ppm = 1 mg/kg = ~1 mg/L (for water).
ppb (parts per billion): 1,000ร smaller than ppm. Used for trace contaminants in drinking water and environmental standards. 1 ppm = 1,000 ppb.
ppt (parts per trillion): 1,000ร smaller than ppb. Used for ultra-trace analysis. 1 ppb = 1,000 ppt.
% (percent): 1% = 10,000 ppm. Used for higher concentrations like alcohol content or salt concentration.
mg/L, g/L: Mass per volume units for solutions. For water, 1 mg/L โ 1 ppm; 1 g/L = 1,000 ppm.
FAQ
15 ppb = 0.015 ppm = 0.015 mg/L. Enter 15 with ppb selected and all conversions appear instantly.
5% = 50,000 ppm. For disinfection purposes, diluted solutions are typically measured in hundreds of ppm. Enter 5 with % selected to see all conversions.