How do I calculate a dilution factor?
The dilution factor is defined as total solution volume/sample aliquot volume i.e.

For example, if 5 μL of sample is diluted in 1000 μL of electrolyte, then:
|
Volume (μL) |
| Electrolyte |
1000 |
| Sample Aliquot |
5 |
| TOTAL |
1005 |
