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Molarity Calculator

Calculate molarity (M), moles, or volume of a solution using the formula M = n / V. Enter any two known values to find the third. Essential for stoichiometry and titration problems in CBSE, JEE, and NEET Chemistry.

Molarity Calculator

Molarity (M)

1 M

M = 0.5 mol ÷ 0.5 L = 1 M

Quick Reference

0.5 mol of NaCl (58.44 g/mol) = 29.22 g

Use the Molar Mass Calculator for other compounds.

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Molarity Formula and Examples

Molarity (M) = Moles of solute (n) ÷ Volume of solution (V in litres)

Example 1 — Find Molarity:

0.5 mol NaCl in 250 mL → M = 0.5 ÷ 0.25 = 2 M

Example 2 — Find Moles:

0.1 M HCl, 500 mL → n = 0.1 × 0.5 = 0.05 mol

Example 3 — Find Volume:

Need 0.2 mol NaOH at 1 M → V = 0.2 ÷ 1 = 0.2 L = 200 mL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is molarity and how is it calculated?

Molarity (M) is the number of moles of solute per litre of solution. Formula: M = n / V, where n = moles of solute and V = volume of solution in litres. For example, dissolving 0.5 moles of NaCl in 1 L of water gives a 0.5 M solution.

Molarity (M) = moles of solute ÷ litres of solution. Molality (m) = moles of solute ÷ kilograms of solvent. Molarity changes with temperature (since volume changes), but molality does not. JEE often tests this distinction.

Divide the mass of solute (in grams) by its molar mass (in g/mol). For example, 58.44 g of NaCl has a molar mass of 58.44 g/mol, so it contains 1 mole. Use our Molar Mass Calculator to find the molar mass of any compound.

Common concentrations include: 0.1 M HCl (dilute acid), 1 M NaOH (standard base), 0.01 M KMnO₄ (titration standard), 18 M H₂SO₄ (concentrated acid). CBSE Class 12 and JEE problems frequently use these values.