DILUTION CHART
Some numbers are rounded up or down to make measuring easier
PICโs dilution ratios are written as parts. Therefore, when PICโs label suggest a
dilution ratio of 1-to-4 (1:4) that means 1 part product and 4 parts water. Some
people calculate dilution by dividing by 4 (in this example), which is an incorrect
answer. If you use 4 then you will actually be putting more chemical into your
mixture than what PIC recommends. This chart will calculate the amount of
product PIC recommends for several different container sizes.
When calculating dilution, you should divide the total ounces (or gallons) you are
making by the sum of the two numbers in the dilution ratio.
For example: You want to make a 5 gallon solution to use in a mop bucket. You
want it diluted 1-10 because thatโs what the instructions indicate for your
particular use. To calculate how much product to put into the mop bucket you
take 5 gallons and divide it by the total number of parts, which is 11 (1 part
product + 10 parts water). This gives you .45 gallons. To get the number of
ounces you multiply this times 128, which equals 58.18 ounces. Therefore, you
should measure approximately 58 ounces of product to put into your 5 gallon
mop bucket, then fill with water. This will give you 5 gallons of RTU (Ready to
Use) solution. (If you want to reduce foaming when mixing, see helpful hint at
the bottom.
To calculate a dilution ratio that is not listed, divide the number of ounces you are
wanting to make by the sum of the two numbers in the ratio. For example, you
want to make a quart bottle diluted at 1-to-5. Divide 32 ounces by 6 (1 part
product + 5 parts water). The amount of chemical to put in the quart bottle is 5.3
ounces.
PIC also sells a proportioner, which is connected to a garden hose and does the
measuring for you. Just push a button to dispense your end use solution. This
works the best when your dilution ratio does not change. Under โOur Productsโ,
see โEquipment & Suppliesโ and expand Proportioners & Foamers.
QUARTS
To make a quart of solution, use the following table:
Dilution
Ratio
Add this amount
Concentrateโฆ.
Add water to
Make 1 quart.
1 โ to โ 4
6-ยฝ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 10
3 oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 12
2-ยฝ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 15
2 oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 20
1-ยฝ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 32
1 oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 40
4โ5 oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 50
ยพ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 64
ยฝ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 128
ยผ oz
โ โ โ
1 โ to โ 256
1โ8 oz
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