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Molarity & Dilution Calculator

Calculate molarity, moles, mass or volume of a solution, or solve a dilution with C₁V₁ = C₂V₂.

How to use

  1. 1Choose molarity or dilution.
  2. 2For molarity, enter the mass, molar mass and volume. For dilution, enter three of C₁, V₁, C₂ and V₂ and leave the unknown blank.

How it's calculated

Molarity M = moles ÷ litres; moles = mass ÷ molar mass. Dilution: C₁V₁ = C₂V₂.

Frequently asked questions

What does 1 M mean?

One mole of solute per litre of solution.

How do I make a dilution?

Use V₁ = C₂V₂ ÷ C₁ of the stock, then add solvent up to the final volume V₂.

Molarity or molality?

Molarity is per litre of solution; molality is per kilogram of solvent and doesn't change with temperature.