PPM to Percent Converter
Convert PPM (Parts Per Million) to percentage and decimal values. Free online conversion tool with calculation steps and examples.
About PPM to Percent Conversion
PPM (Parts Per Million) is a unit of concentration that represents the number of parts of a substance per million parts of the total mixture. Converting PPM to percent is useful in chemistry, environmental science, and quality control.
Percent = PPM ÷ 10,000
What is PPM?
PPM (Parts Per Million) is a unit of concentration that represents the number of parts of a substance per million parts of the total mixture. For example, 1 PPM means 1 part in 1,000,000 parts.
How do you convert PPM to percent?
To convert PPM to percent, divide the PPM value by 10,000. The formula is: Percent = PPM ÷ 10,000
When is PPM used in measurements?
PPM is commonly used to measure concentrations of chemicals in water, air, soil, and other samples. It's particularly popular in quality control and environmental analysis.
PPM to Percent Conversion Table
| PPM | Percent (%) | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0001% | 0.000001 |
| 10 | 0.001% | 0.00001 |
| 100 | 0.01% | 0.0001 |
| 1,000 | 0.1% | 0.001 |
| 10,000 | 1% | 0.01 |
| 100,000 | 10% | 0.1 |