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Chemical Dosing Calculator

The Chemical Dosing Calculator determines the required dosing pump output to achieve a target chemical concentration in a water treatment process. Outputs dosing rate and daily chemical usage.

Last reviewed: June 2026 Formula shown No signup required

Educational estimate. Calculator results are for planning and information only, not financial, tax, medical, legal, or engineering advice. Verify important decisions with official sources or a qualified professional.

Chemical Dosing Calculator

Dosing Rate & Daily Chemical Consumption

m3/h
mg/L
g/L
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📐 Formula & Method

Chemical Feed Rate

Dose flow (L/h) = Flow (m3/h) x Target dose (mg/L) / Stock concentration (g/L)

The m3/h to L/h and g/L to mg/L conversions cancel cleanly, leaving litres per hour of stock solution.

Daily Usage

Daily usage (L/day) = dose flow (L/h) x 24

Use this for tank refill planning and pump duty checks.

📋 How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter the process flow in m3/h.

  2. 2

    Enter the desired chemical dose in mg/L.

  3. 3

    Enter stock solution concentration in g/L.

  4. 4

    Click Calculate to see pump output in L/h and mL/min.

🧮 Worked Examples

Validation case

Process flow 100 m3/h, target dose 10 mg/L, stock concentration 100 g/L.

Flow100 m3/h
Dose10 mg/L
Stock100 g/L
Result: Required dosing rate = 10 L/h, or 166.67 mL/min.
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Chemical Dosing Calculator — Engineering Reference

Chemical dosing is a mass-balance problem: the target mass per litre of treated water must be supplied by a known concentration of stock solution.

Use this result to select a dosing pump range, then confirm compatibility, turndown, calibration, suction conditions, and chemical-specific safety factors before installation.

🔬 Methodology & Accuracy

Formula: Mass balance using flow in m3/h, target dose in mg/L, and stock concentration in g/L. Unit conversions reduce to L/h = flow x dose / stock.

Data sources: Standard water-treatment chemical feed mass-balance formula.

Last reviewed: June 2026 · Accuracy: Results are precise to two decimal places using IEEE-754 double-precision arithmetic. Intended for educational and planning use only.

For informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on the inputs and formulas provided. For financial, tax, medical, or legal decisions, consult a qualified professional. Rates and regulations change — always verify current figures with official sources.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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