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Concentrate and syrup dilution calculator

Enter the volume of finished drink you need and the dilution ratio in parts (e.g. 1 part concentrate to 4 parts water). The calculator works out how much concentrate and water to use and the cost per serving.

Leave blank if you don't need the cost

Result

Concentrate needed

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Ratio —
Water needed —
Concentrate cost for the batch —
Servings you'll get —
Cost per serving —

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This calculation is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Formulas and rates may not fit your exact situation — double-check the figures before making decisions.

How it is calculated

Concentrate and water add up to a total number of parts: at a 1:4 ratio there are 5 parts total, and concentrate is 1/5 of the volume. Concentrate volume = volume needed × concentrate parts ÷ (concentrate parts + water parts); water is the remainder up to the volume needed.

Cost is calculated from the concentrate volume only — water carries no cost. Batch cost = concentrate volume in liters × concentrate price per liter.

Servings and cost per serving are only shown when a serving volume is entered: servings = volume needed ÷ serving volume, cost per serving = batch cost ÷ servings.

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