Molarity Calculator

M = moles solute / liters solution. The most common solution-concentration unit in chemistry.

Inputs

Result

Molarity
1.0000 M (mol/L)
M = 0.5 mol / 0.5 L
  • FormulaM = 0.5 mol / 0.5 L
  • Result1.000000 M (mol/L)

Step-by-step

  1. M = 0.5 mol / 0.5 L = 1.0000 M (mol/L).

How to use this calculator

  • Pick which quantity to solve for.
  • Enter the two known values.
  • Read the result.

About this calculator

Molarity (M) is moles of solute per liter of solution. A 1 M solution has 1 mole dissolved per liter. Calculations work in three directions: find M from amount and volume, find amount needed for a target M, or find volume for a given amount.

Frequently asked

Molarity uses volume of solution; molality uses mass of solvent. Molality is preferred for temperature-sensitive work because mass doesn't change with temperature.

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