Free Osmolarity Calculator

Calculate osmolarity from molarity and the van't Hoff factor (number of particles upon dissociation).

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Osmolarity

0.3000 Osm/L

Milliosmolarity300.0 mOsm/L

Osmolarity vs Molarity

How to Calculate Osmolarity

Formula

Osmolarity = M × i

Where:

  • M = molarity
  • i = van't Hoff factor (particles per formula unit)
  • For NaCl, i = 2. For glucose, i = 1.

    Example Calculation

    Osmolarity of 0.15 M NaCl (i = 2).

    1. 01Osmolarity = M × i
    2. 02Osmolarity = 0.15 × 2
    3. 03Osmolarity = 0.3 Osm/L = 300 mOsm/L

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