UFC to mg Converter

About This Tool

The UFC to mg converter estimates sample mass from colony counts by applying a user-specified mass-per-UFC parameter. Users input UFC_count and mass_per_ufc, and the tool outputs mg_total in milligrams. Conceptually, UFC is a count metric and mg is a mass metric; the calculation mg_total = UFC_count × mass_per_ufc provides a direct, domain-focused estimate rather than a fixed ratio. It supports non-negative inputs, numeric validation, and two-decimal formatting for the result. The tool is designed for microbiology workflows where quick mass estimates are needed for reporting or planning. It is not a direct mass measurement and assumes a uniform mass per colony across the sample. Typical use cases include plating analyses, inoculum quantification, and QA reporting where colony counts inform mass-based decisions. The value of mass_per_ufc is user-specified and should reflect the specific organism, growth conditions, and sample preparation. This flexibility enables scenario testing and sensitivity analyses without external data fetches. The tool emphasizes numeric accuracy, stable formatting, and clear traceability of inputs and outputs for documentation and audits.

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