How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the volume (in ml) and concentration (%) for the first ink in the "Ink 1" section.
- Enter the volume (in ml) and concentration (%) for the second ink in the "Ink 2" section.
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the resulting mixture properties.
- The calculator will display the total volume of the mixture, the resulting concentration, and the percentage contribution of each original ink.
Example
Suppose you want to mix:
- 200 ml of Ink 1 at 30% concentration
- 300 ml of Ink 2 at 50% concentration
When you enter these values and click "Calculate", the calculator will show:
- Total volume: 500 ml
- Resulting concentration: 40.00%
- Ink 1 contribution: 24.00%
- Ink 2 contribution: 56.00%
Principle
The calculator uses the principle of concentration-weighted averaging. When mixing two inks, the resulting concentration is a weighted average of the individual concentrations, where the weights are proportional to the volumes of each ink.
Important Notes
- Ensure that the concentration values are entered as percentages (e.g., 30 for 30%).
- The calculator assumes that the volumes are additive and does not account for any volume change when mixing (e.g., due to evaporation).
- For more complex mixing scenarios with multiple inks, you may need to perform sequential calculations or use more advanced mixing techniques.