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Molarity Calculator

Find the molarity of a solution, or rearrange the formula to solve for moles or volume. You can also enter a mass and molar mass to work out the number of moles first.

How to calculate molarity

  1. Enter any two of moles, volume in litres and molarity.
  2. Or enter mass and molar mass to derive the moles automatically.
  3. Read off the missing quantity, computed from M = moles / volume.

Examples

From moles and volume

0.5 mol in 2 L
0.25 M

From mass and molar mass

58.44 g NaCl (MM 58.44) in 1 L
1 M

Frequently asked questions

What is molarity?

Molarity is the concentration of a solution measured in moles of solute per litre of solution, written mol/L or M.

What is the molarity formula?

Molarity equals moles of solute divided by volume of solution in litres, M = n / V. Rearranged, n = M times V and V = n / M.

How do I find moles from a mass?

Divide the mass in grams by the molar mass in grams per mole. This tool does that for you when you enter both values.

Do I use the volume of solution or solvent?

Use the total volume of the final solution, not the volume of solvent added, because the solute also takes up space.

How do I convert millilitres to litres?

Divide millilitres by 1000. For example 250 mL is 0.25 L. Enter the litre value into the volume field.

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