Mols per Liter to PPB Converter
Convert Mols per Liter to PPB
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Mols per Liter to PPB
Converting mols per liter (mol/L) to parts per billion (PPB) is a common conversion. Assuming ideal gas behavior at standard temperature and pressure (STP), 1 mole of any gas occupies 22.4 liters. Since 1 liter is 0.001 cubic meters, 1 mol/L is equivalent to 1000 mol/m³. To convert mol/L to PPB, you multiply by 22,400,000,000.
Formula
PPB = Mols/L × 22,400,000,000
or
PPB = mol/L × 22,400,000,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in mols per liter
- Multiply that number by 22,400,000,000
- The result is the equivalent amount in PPB (volume/volume, for ideal gases at STP)
Examples
- 1 mol/L = 22,400,000,000 PPB
- 0.00000000004464 mol/L = 1 PPB
- 0.001 mol/L = 22,400,000 PPB
When to Convert Mols per Liter to PPB
This conversion is frequently used in environmental science, air quality monitoring, and industrial hygiene to express the concentration of gaseous pollutants or other substances in the atmosphere, especially for very low concentrations.
Common Mols per Liter to PPB Conversions
Here is a table of common mols per liter to PPB conversions for quick reference:
| Mol/L | PPB | Mol/L | PPB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22,400,000,000 | 0.000001 | 22,400 |
| 10 | 224,000,000,000 | 0.0000001 | 2,240 |
| 100 | 2,240,000,000,000 | 0.00000001 | 224 |
| 1,000 | 22,400,000,000,000 | 0.000000001 | 22.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many PPB are in one mol/L?
For ideal gases at STP, there are 22,400,000,000 PPB (volume/volume) in one mol/L.
Why is the conversion factor 22,400,000,000?
At standard temperature and pressure (STP), 1 mole of any ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters. Since 1 liter is 0.001 cubic meters, 1 mol/L is equivalent to 1000 mol/m³. To convert mol/L to PPB, we multiply by 1,000 and then by 1,000,000,000/22.4, which simplifies to multiplying by 22,400,000,000.