Free Molarity Calculator

A molarity calculator finds a solution's molar concentration, amount of solute, or total volume using M = n/V. Choose the unknown, enter the other two values, and see unit conversions with clear steps.

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Molarity result

0.25 M

Calculated after converting the known values to moles, liters, and mol/L.

Molarity

0.25 mol/L

Amount

0.5 mol

Volume

2 L

Step-by-step work

  1. 1. Convert the known amount to moles and volume to liters.
  2. 2. Rearrange the molarity equation: M = n ÷ V.
  3. 3. Substitute: 0.5 mol ÷ 2 L = 0.25 mol/L.
  4. 4. Convert the result to M.

Molarity formula and unit conversions

Molarity equals moles of solute divided by liters of final solution: M = n/V. Rearrange it to n = M × V for amount or V = n/M for solution volume.

Concentration

1 M = 1,000 mM = 1,000,000 μM.

Amount

1 mol = 1,000 mmol = 1,000,000 μmol.

Volume

1 L = 1,000 mL = 1,000,000 μL.

Molarity calculator FAQ

What is a molarity calculator?

A molarity calculator uses M = n/V to find a solution's molar concentration, amount of solute, or volume from the other two values.

What units are used for molarity?

Molarity is measured in moles per liter, written mol/L or M. Millimolar and micromolar are 10^-3 M and 10^-6 M.

How do you calculate molarity from moles and milliliters?

Convert milliliters to liters by dividing by 1,000, then divide moles of solute by liters of solution.

Is molarity based on solution volume or solvent volume?

Molarity uses the final total volume of the solution, not only the volume of the solvent before mixing.

Can molarity, moles, or volume be zero?

For a physical solution calculation, the known amount, concentration, and volume must be greater than zero.