THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Only water is removed; soluble solids are conserved and target concentration is at least initial concentration. Pure arithmetic, not a cooking or storage specification.
Start with your inputs
Enter initial mixture mass (g), initial soluble solids (%), target soluble solids (%). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Initial mixture mass (g) | 1000 |
| Initial soluble solids (%) | 40 |
| Target soluble solids (%) | 80 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, conserved solids (g) is 400. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Conserved solids (g) | 400 |
| Target final mass (g) | 500 |
| Water to remove (g) | 500 |
How this is calculated
Conserved solids (g)
Multiply initial mass by initial solids fraction.
Target final mass (g)
Divide conserved solids by target solids fraction.
Water to remove (g)
Subtract target final mass from initial mass.
Symbols and units
- a
- Initial mixture mass (g)
- b
- Initial soluble solids (%)
- c
- Target soluble solids (%)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Only water is removed; soluble solids are conserved and target concentration is at least initial concentration. Pure arithmetic, not a cooking or storage specification.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Conserved solids (g); Target final mass (g); Water to remove (g). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Only water is removed; soluble solids are conserved and target concentration is at least initial concentration. Pure arithmetic, not a cooking or storage specification.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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Further reading
OpenStax: Solve proportions and their applications ↗
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