Molar Mass Calculator
Calculate molar mass and molecular weight instantly. Features periodic table data, support for complex chemical formulas, and step-by-step calculations. Perfect for chemistry students and professionals.
Features:
- Calculate molar mass of compounds
- Real-time calculation
- Detailed mass breakdown
- Common elements database
- Input validation
- Clear and intuitive interface
About Molar Mass
Molar mass, also known as molecular weight, is the mass of one mole of a substance. It is calculated by adding the atomic weights of all atoms in a molecule. The SI unit for molar mass is grams per mole (g/mol).
Common Compounds
Water and Solutions
- H₂O (Water): 18.015 g/mol
- NaCl (Table Salt): 58.443 g/mol
- NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide): 39.997 g/mol
- H₂SO₄ (Sulfuric Acid): 98.079 g/mol
Organic Compounds
- CH₄ (Methane): 16.043 g/mol
- C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose): 180.156 g/mol
- C₂H₅OH (Ethanol): 46.069 g/mol
- CH₃COOH (Acetic Acid): 60.052 g/mol
Inorganic Compounds
- CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide): 44.009 g/mol
- NH₃ (Ammonia): 17.031 g/mol
- HCl (Hydrochloric Acid): 36.461 g/mol
- CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate): 100.087 g/mol
Common Uses
Chemistry Lab
- Solution preparation
- Stoichiometry calculations
- Concentration determination
- Yield calculations
Industry
- Chemical manufacturing
- Quality control
- Product formulation
- Process optimization
Research
- Drug development
- Material science
- Environmental analysis
- Biochemistry
Tips for Calculations
- Check formula correctness
- Use proper subscripts
- Include all atoms
- Consider hydrates
- Verify element symbols
Notes
- Use standard atomic weights
- Consider isotopic abundance
- Watch for polyatomic ions
- Remember significant figures
- Account for formula units