Number of Generations Calculator
🔬 Cells & microscopy. Use the Number of generations formula to find generations, time, generation time: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
g = the generation (doubling) time.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Generations | no unit |
| Time | min |
| Generation time | min |
Worked example
Find the generations when Time = 120 min, Generation time = 20 min.
Using n = t/g: Generations = 6.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Number of generations?
n = t/g. g = the generation (doubling) time.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Generations, Time in min, Generation time in min.
How do you calculate generations?
Put the values into n = t/g. For example, with Time = 120 min, Generation time = 20 min, generations = 6.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (generations, time, generation time) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
