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Gibbs Free Energy Calculator

Says whether a reaction is thermodynamically feasible at a given temperature.

kJ/mol
J/(mol·K)

Joules, not kilojoules. The conversion is handled for you.

Gibbs free energy change ΔG
— kJ/mol

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At this temperature —
Equilibrium constant K —
Temperature where ΔG = 0 —
Reading this —

The formula

ΔG = ΔH − T × ΔS K = e^(−ΔG ÷ RT)

T must be in kelvin. The sign of ΔG can flip as temperature rises because the T × ΔS term grows with it. R is 8.314 J/(mol·K).

What to watch out for

The default values are close to the decomposition of calcium carbonate: not feasible at room temperature, but feasible once hot enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ΔG for ΔH = 178 kJ/mol and ΔS = 161 J/(mol·K) at 25 °C?

130.0 kJ/mol, which is not feasible.

Why is the temperature in kelvin?

The equation needs absolute temperature. Using Celsius would give the wrong answer, and the wrong sign at some temperatures.