Viable Cell Count
Calculate Viable Cell Count instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Viable Cell Count
Live cells (unstained)
Dead cells (stained)
Large squares counted
Dilution factor
Viability
90%
Live cells per mL
9.00e+5
Total cells per mL
1.00e+6
Assessment
Healthy culture
More about: Viable Cell Count
What it calculates
The “Viable Cell Count” calculator computes Viability in % from 4 parameters: live cells (unstained), dead cells (stained), large squares counted, dilution factor.
A lab calculation in biology and molecular biology.
Example calculation
With parameters Live cells (unstained) = 180, Dead cells (stained) = 20, Large squares counted = 4, Dilution factor = 2 the result is 90 %.
How to use
- Enter live cells (unstained), dead cells (stained), large squares counted and dilution factor — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Viability (%) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Viable Cell Count calculated?
The Viable Cell Count calculator computes Viability (in %) from live cells (unstained), dead cells (stained), large squares counted, dilution factor. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Viable Cell Count calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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