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Molarity Calculator

Works out concentration in mol/L, or how much to weigh out. Choose what to find; the field for that value is ignored.

g/mol

Sodium chloride is 58.44 g/mol.

The final volume of the solution, not the water added.

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Molarity — mol/L
Moles of solute — mol
Grams per litre — g/L

The formula

molarity = moles ÷ litres of solution moles = mass ÷ molar mass

Molarity is measured against the finished solution, so dissolve first and then make up to the mark.

What to watch out for

Molarity changes slightly with temperature because liquids expand. For a figure that does not, use molality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much salt makes 250 mL of 0.4 mol/L solution?

0.4 × 0.25 × 58.44 = 5.84 g of sodium chloride, made up to 250 mL.

What does 1 M mean?

One mole of solute per litre of solution.