Equivalent Weight Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the equivalent weight calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Formulas Used

Equivalent Weight

equiv_weight = molar_mass / n_factor

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
molar_massMolar Mass(g/mol)98.08
n_factorn-Factor2

How It Works

How to Calculate Equivalent Weight

Formula

Equivalent weight = Molar mass / n-factor

The n-factor depends on the reaction type (acid-base, redox, etc.).

Worked Example

H2SO4 (98.08 g/mol) as a diprotic acid (n=2).

molar_mass = 98.08n_factor = 2
  1. 01Eq. weight = 98.08 / 2
  2. 02Eq. weight = 49.04 g/equiv

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