Molarity Calculator

Calculate the molar concentration of a solution. Essential tool for laboratory chemistry.

Common compounds

Concentration

1.0000 M

(mol/L)

Moles of solute

1.0000 mol

Total volume

1 L

Formula

M = n / V

M = (m / MW) / V

M = Molarity (mol/L)

n = Moles of solute

V = Volume in liters

m = Mass in grams

MW = Molar mass (g/mol)

Dilution

C₁V₁ = C₂V₂

To dilute a solution, use the formula C₁V₁ = C₂V₂ where C is concentration and V is volume.

What is molarity?

Molarity (M) is a measure of concentration indicating the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It's the most commonly used concentration unit in chemistry.

Calculating molarity

M = n/V = (mass/molar mass)/volume. First calculate the moles of solute, then divide by the volume in liters.

Applications

Molarity is fundamental in solution preparation, chemical reactions, titrations, and general laboratory work.