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What are the differences between ppm, ppb and ppt?

Posted February 1, 2024


Answer

Basis of differentiation

ppm

ppb

ppt

Definition

Represents one part in one million parts of the whole

One part in one billion parts of the whole

One part in one trillion parts of the whole

Mathematical Representation

1:1,000,000

1:1,000,000,000

1:1,000,000,000,000

Additional resources

The Units ppm, ppb, and ppt

Volume (Metric, Imperial) Conversion Table