This calculator is designed to help you track the progress of your THCa decarboxylation process. By entering the initial weight of THCa and the current weight of the decarboxylated material, you can estimate the percentage of decarboxylation progress based on the predicted weight of the decarboxylated material.
For more accurate results, it is recommended to use a scale that measures to at least 0.01 grams and to record the weights at regular intervals during the decarboxylation process.
Decarboxylation Progress:
Welcome to the Δ9-THCa Decarboxylation Progress Tracker, your essential tool for monitoring the conversion of THCa to THC. This intuitive tool not only calculates the percentage of decarboxylation in real-time but also visually displays the progress through dynamic charts and progress bars. With features to save sessions, export data in multiple formats, and reset data for new batches, this tracker enhances your control and efficiency during the decarboxylation process.
This calculator is specifically designed to streamline measurements in conditions where scales might reset or not retain tare settings, particularly in high-temperature applications. Removing adjustment of tare weight ensures quick, accurate entries and minimizes the risk of prolonged exposure to heat/cold, enhancing both user safety and procedural efficiency. This flexibility is crucial for maintaining consistent data quality during decarboxylation monitoring, especially when working under conditions where speed and safety are paramount.
Additional functionalities:
Note: Consistent and accurate weight entry is vital for reliable results. Use a precise scale and maintain regular measurement intervals for best outcomes.
This section outlines the key mathematical formulas used by the decarboxylation tracker:
Initial THCA Weight:
initialTHCAWeight = input
The starting weight of THCA provided by the user.
Expected Final THC Weight:
expectedFinalTHCWeight = initialTHCAWeight * (THC_MW / THCA_MW)
Calculated by converting the initial THCA to THC, considering molecular weight changes due to CO2 loss.
Current Content Weight:
currentContentWeight = currentTotalWeight - tareWeight
Represents the current weight of all materials in the vessel minus the vessel's weight.
Weight Loss So Far:
weightLossSoFar = initialTotalWeight - currentContentWeight
The total weight lost during the process, mainly as CO2 from THCA conversion.
Expected CO2 Loss Weight:
expectedCO2LossWeight = initialTHCAWeight - expectedFinalTHCWeight
Estimates the total weight of CO2 expected to be lost when all THCA is converted to THC.
Decarb Completion:
decarbCompletion = (weightLossSoFar / expectedCO2LossWeight) * 100
Percentage indicating the progress of the decarboxylation process based on the ratio of CO2 lost.
Remaining THCA Weight:
remainingTHCAWeight = initialTHCAWeight - (decarbCompletion / 100) * initialTHCAWeight
The estimated weight of THCA that has not yet converted to THC.
Converted THC Weight:
convertedTHCWeight = (decarbCompletion / 100) * initialTHCAWeight
The weight of THC formed from the decarboxylation of THCA as the process progresses.
Slurry THCA Percent:
slurryTHCAPercent = (remainingTHCAWeight / currentContentWeight) * 100
The percentage of remaining THCA relative to the total current content weight.
Slurry THC Percent:
slurryTHCPercent = (convertedTHCWeight / currentContentWeight) * 100
The percentage of converted THC relative to the total current content weight.
Other Cannabinoid Percent:
otherCannabinoidPercent = (otherCannabinoidWeight / currentContentWeight) * 100
The percentage of other cannabinoids present relative to the total current content weight, if applicable.