Molarity Calculator

Calculate molarity (molar concentration) using c = m / (M × V). Convert between mass, molar mass, volume, and concentration.

Formula

c = m / (M × V)

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The molarity calculator computes the molar concentration of a solution using the formula c = m / (M × V). Molarity indicates how many moles of a solute are present per liter of solution and is expressed in mol/L (or M).

The four variables are: c (concentration in mol/L), m (mass of solute in grams), M (molar mass in g/mol), and V (volume of solution in liters). When three of these values are known, the fourth can be calculated.

Molarity is one of the most commonly used concentration expressions in chemistry. It is used to describe reaction solutions, buffers, standard solutions, and in stoichiometric calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is molarity and how is it calculated?
Molarity (molar concentration) indicates the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is calculated using the formula c = m / (M × V), where m is the mass in grams, M is the molar mass in g/mol, and V is the volume in liters.
What is the difference between molarity and molality?
Molarity (mol/L) refers to the volume of the solution, while molality (mol/kg) refers to the mass of the solvent. Molarity changes with temperature (as volume changes), but molality does not.
How do I find the molar mass of a substance?
The molar mass equals the sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in the molecular formula of a substance. For NaCl: Na (22.99 g/mol) + Cl (35.45 g/mol) = 58.44 g/mol. Use our molar mass calculator for a quick calculation.

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