Capsule Filling Weight Calculator for Pellets

Calculate the exact filling weight needed for pharmaceutical capsules based on pellet potency and required strength

Calculation Parameters

Required Strength (mg)

Pellet Potency (%)

Drug Name (Optional)

Required Filling Weight

0.00 mg

This is the total weight of pellets needed to achieve the required drug strength.

Calculation Method

Formula: Required Strength ÷ Pellet Potency × 100

Step-by-step calculation will appear here.

📋 Example: Esomeprazole Calculations

20mg strength with 8.5% potency:
20 ÷ 8.5 × 100 = 235.29 mg filling weight

40mg strength with 22.5% potency:
40 ÷ 22.5 × 100 = 177.78 mg filling weight

Always verify calculations with your quality control procedures and regulatory guidelines before use in production.