Glass and Pilot Column Packing Calculator
The glass and pilot column packing calculator helps you pack your own columns. Using our digital calculator is very easy: You only need to fill in the input area according to your requirements and then you will receive the required quantities and the info whether you need a packing adapter in the results. Get to know our helpful Packing Calculator.
Simplify Your Column Preparation with the
YMC Packing Calculator
Accurate column packing is key to achieving consistent flow, optimal separation, and reliable results in chromatography. The YMC Packing Calculator is designed to help scientists and technicians calculate the exact amount of packing material and slurry solvent required to pack their glass or pilot-scale columns. This easy-to-use packing calculator takes the guesswork out of column preparation and improves reproducibility across runs.
What is a Packing Calculator?
A packing calculator is a specialized chromatography tool used to determine how much dry packing material (e.g. silica) and slurry solvent are needed to pack a column correctly. Based on your input—such as column dimensions, bulk density, and slurry concentration—it calculates the bed volume, total slurry volume, and even whether a packing adaptor is required. This allows you to prepare your columns more efficiently, reduce waste, and ensure consistent chromatographic performance.
Benefits of Using the YMC Packing Calculator
Accurate packing parameters: Avoid over- or underfilling with precise volume and weight calculations.
Improved reproducibility: Ensure consistent packing for stable performance
Time-saving: Fast, easy-to-use calculator tailored to chromatography workflows.
Adaptability: Ideal for both glass and pilot-scale columns.
Complete preparation: Includes adaptor recommendations for column compatibility.
The YMC chromatography calculator ensures your columns are packed correctly from the start—saving you time and improving your results.
Why Choose the YMC Packing Calculator?
YMC is known for precision in chromatography, and our tools reflect that standard. The Packing Calculator simplifies one of the most sensitive steps in preparative workflows. With just a few inputs, you get accurate and actionable values to guide your column preparation—so you can focus on what matters most: high-quality separations.
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