Dilution & Cost Calculator
Pick your product, pick the job. See what to mix and what every wash really costs.
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From the manufacturer's directionsHow you'll mix it
Fill it for the jobChemical cost only — water, labor and equipment are not included. Always follow the product label. Prices shown are current site prices at the time you load the page.
Before you mix
Start with the directions on your bottle. Use the recipe above for the container you are filling.
Read the ratio
If the label calls for 20 parts water and 1 part product, that is 21 total parts. A 16 fl oz bottle takes about 0.76 fl oz product and 15.24 fl oz water. Follow the label for mixing order and surface guidance. Ready-to-use products need no added water.
Estimate what a job costs
The estimate covers chemical only. If one fill lasts three jobs, divide the cost per fill by three. Compare products using the same job and the same amount of mixed solution.
Using a foam cannon?
The recipe is for the reservoir. The cannon may add more water as it sprays. Follow the product label and your equipment directions.
Quick dilution chart
Ratios here read water : product, so 20:1 is 20 parts water to 1 part product. The amounts are product needed to fill common containers. Water makes up the rest.
| Water : product | 16 oz | 24 oz | 32 oz | 1 gal | 5 gal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:1 | 3.2 oz | 4.8 oz | 6.4 oz | 25.6 oz | 128 oz |
| 10:1 | 1.5 oz | 2.2 oz | 2.9 oz | 11.6 oz | 58.2 oz |
| 20:1 | 0.76 oz | 1.14 oz | 1.52 oz | 6.1 oz | 30.5 oz |
| 32:1 | 0.48 oz | 0.73 oz | 0.97 oz | 3.9 oz | 19.4 oz |
| 50:1 | 0.31 oz | 0.47 oz | 0.63 oz | 2.5 oz | 12.5 oz |
| 128:1 | 0.12 oz | 0.19 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.99 oz | 4.96 oz |
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