Volume from Molarity Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the volume from molarity calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Formulas Used

Volume Needed

volume_liters = moles_needed / molarity

Volume Needed

volume_mL = (moles_needed / molarity) * 1000

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
moles_neededMoles Needed(mol)0.1
molarityMolarity of Solution(M)0.5

How It Works

How to Calculate Volume from Molarity

Formula

V = n / M

Rearrangement of M = n/V. V is in liters when M is mol/L and n is mol.

Worked Example

How much 0.5 M NaOH to get 0.1 mol?

moles_needed = 0.1molarity = 0.5
  1. 01V = n / M
  2. 02V = 0.1 / 0.5
  3. 03V = 0.2 L = 200 mL

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