Terpene Calculator – Loan calculator

Terpene Mixing & Dilution Calculator

Base Material Weight (Grams) Enter the total weight of your distillate, isolate, or concentrate.

Target Terpene Percentage (%) Standard ratios range from 3% to 8% for most applications.

How to Use the Terpene Calculator

Achieving the perfect flavor profile and viscosity in concentrates requires precision. Adding too many terpenes can cause harshness or leaking in cartridges, while too few can result in a bland experience and thick consistency.

The Mixing Formula

This calculator uses the mass-balance formula to ensure your final product reaches the exact percentage desired. Since adding terpenes increases the total weight of the batch, the calculation is:

Terpene Weight = (Base Weight × Target %) / (100 – Target %)

Recommended Terpene Concentrations

Vape Cartridges: 5% to 8% (Provides optimal flow and flavor).
Dabs/Wax: 2% to 4% (Enhances aroma without ruining texture).
Topicals/Tinctures: 0.5% to 2% (For therapeutic aroma).

Pro Tips for Precise Mixing

Use Grams, Not Drops: Droppers are imprecise. Always use a scale accurate to 0.001g for consistent results.
Heat Gently: Warm your base oil to approximately 50-60°C (122-140°F) to lower viscosity before adding terpenes.
Seal Immediately: Terpenes are highly volatile and will evaporate if left in an open container while warm.
Steeping: Let your mixture sit for 24-48 hours to allow the terpene molecules to fully bond with the cannabinoids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use volume (ml) instead of weight (g)?
A: Most terpenes have a density of approximately 0.85g/ml to 0.90g/ml. While you can use 1g = 1ml as a rough estimate, weighing is always more accurate.

Q: Why does my cartridge taste burnt?
A: This is often caused by terpene concentrations exceeding 10%, which can lead to rapid oxidation and harshness when exposed to the heating element.

function calculateTerpenes() { var baseWeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('baseWeight').value); var targetPercentage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('targetPercentage').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('terpeneResult'); if (isNaN(baseWeight) || baseWeight <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid weight for your base material."); return; } if (isNaN(targetPercentage) || targetPercentage = 100) { alert("Please enter a target percentage between 0 and 100 (usually 3-8%)."); return; } // Calculation: // Final Weight = Base / (1 – (Target / 100)) // Terpene Amount = Final Weight – Base var decimalPercentage = targetPercentage / 100; var terpeneAmount = (baseWeight * decimalPercentage) / (1 – decimalPercentage); var totalBatchWeight = baseWeight + terpeneAmount; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; resultDiv.innerHTML = '

Mixing Results

' + 'Terpenes to Add: ' + terpeneAmount.toFixed(3) + ' g' + 'Total Batch Weight: ' + totalBatchWeight.toFixed(3) + ' g' + " + 'To achieve ' + targetPercentage + '% concentration, mix ' + terpeneAmount.toFixed(3) + 'g of terpenes into your ' + baseWeight + 'g base.'; }