MIC Calculator
Determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) using an interactive 96-well microtiter plate row simulation.
Input Parameters
Enter details for calculation.
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Expert Tip
MIC is defined as the lowest concentration of an agent that completely inhibits visible microbial growth. Use controls for validation.
Calculation Methodology & Details
Formula
Calculated by starting concentration C₀ divided by dilution factor raised to the power of well step: C = C₀ / (Factor^well_index).
Important Disclaimer
The calculations provided are for educational and general planning guidelines only. They do not replace professional laboratory or environmental analysis or certified scientific advice.
How to Determine MIC
Follow these steps to find the MIC:
Set Start Concentration
Enter starting concentration (e.g. 64 µg/mL) and choose a 2-fold dilution.
Check Turbidity
Toggled wells represent bacterial growth. Growth is turbid (yellow), clear wells are inhibited.
Read the result
The lowest concentration well that remains clear (unchecked) is your MIC.