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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Parts Per Billion (ppb) Parts Per Billion (ppb) The term 'Parts Per Billion (ppb)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A measurement of concentration on a weight or volume basis. Equivalent to micrograms per liter. One ppb is equivalent to one drop of water in 55,000 gallons'. The term 'Parts Per Billion (ppb)' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Number of parts of a chemical found in one billion parts of a particular gas, liquid, or solid mixture. See concentration'. Previous 5 Terms: Partly Cloudy Partly Sunny Partners for Wildlife Partners in Quality parts per billion Next 5 Terms: parts per million Parts per million (ppm) Pascal pascal Pascal (Pa) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.