Dilutions are written in (parts of chemical + parts of water).
This means that if a dilution is (1+2), then to make a 300ml batch then you need 100ml of stock (concentrate) chemical AND 200ml of water to total 300ml.

Film Dilutions


  • Developer
  • Stop-bath
    • Ilfo-stop
      • 1+19
  • Fixer (AKA Hypo)
    • Ilford Rapid Fixer
      • No dilution from Tank 
    • Kodak Professional Fixer
      • No dilution from Tank 
  • Hypo-Clear
    • 1+4 
  • Wetting Agent (Photo-flo or Ilfotol)
    • 1+200

Paper Dilutions

  • Developer
    • Legacy EcoPro
      • 1+9 for most applications, or 1+14 when greater control is important.
  • Stop-bath
    • 1+19
  • Fixer (AKA Hypo)
    • Ilford Rapid Fixer
      • No Dilution from Tank 
    • Kodak Professional Fixer
      • No Dilution from Tank 
  • Hypo-Clearing Agent (Fiber paper only)
    • 1+4
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