Grumpy Girl Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I've got a KILLER allergy attack going on right now and I can't think straight. I'm trying to convert a lotion recipe from % to oz. What's the best way to do it? I keep coming up with different numbers each time I try it.If someone wants to help me out, I'd appreciate it today. Too much dayquil and tylenol sinus is fogging me. 20% olive oil5% e-wax5% stearic acid3% honey1% citric acid66% water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Begin with the total amount of ounces you want to end up with.Then multiply by the %, keeping in mind to get 20% of 1 oz (for exampmle) you would multiply 1 oz by 0.20 = .2 oz.But why would you want to work in ounces?I think you should do the whole thing in grams. If you want to end up with, say 4 oz then you want to start with 4 X 28.4 grams, then do the whole thing.Hmmm, sounding too comples - why don't you tell us how much you want to end up with and I can try to do the math for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks Carol. I generally do convert into grams, but today I figured oz. would be less confusing for me. WRONG!16 oz. is what I need to end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Check this % calculator out - it's a no brainer http://recipes.herbalsoapsbyrj.com/calculators/batch-percentage.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 I knew I liked you for some reason girlie. Thanks to both of you! I'll carry my drug induced blonde butt back to the kitchen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Brilliant! Now I don't have to do the math!Percentage 1 % 90.8 grams Percentage 2 % 22.7 grams Percentage 3 % 22.7 grams Percentage 4 % 13.62 grams Percentage 5 % 4.54 grams Percentage 6 % 299.64 grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I knew I liked you for some reason girlie. Anytime ma'am, anytime.Feel better babe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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