PPM to PPB Converter

Understanding PPM to PPB Conversion

What are PPM and PPB?

PPM (Parts Per Million) and PPB (Parts Per Billion) are units used to measure very small concentrations of substances in mixtures, particularly in chemistry and environmental science.

• PPM represents the number of parts of a substance per million parts of the mixture.
• PPB represents the number of parts of a substance per billion parts of the mixture.

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert PPM to PPB is:

\[PPB = PPM \times 1000\]

Where:

• PPB = Concentration in Parts Per Billion
• PPM = Concentration in Parts Per Million

Calculation Steps

To convert PPM to PPB:

1. Start with the concentration in PPM
2. Multiply the PPM value by 1000
3. The result is the concentration in PPB

Example Calculation

Let's convert 5 PPM to PPB:

\[PPB = 5 \times 1000 = 5000\]

Therefore, 5 PPM is equal to 5000 PPB.

Visual Representation

This diagram illustrates the conversion of 5 PPM to 5000 PPB. The colored portions represent the relative concentrations, showing that while the actual amount remains the same, the PPB value is numerically larger.