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Mole Calculator

Use the mole formula n = m ÷ M to find moles, mass, or molar mass. Choose what to solve for and enter the other two values.

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The mole formula

n = m ÷ M

where n is the amount in moles (mol), m is the mass in grams (g), and M is the molar mass in grams per mole (g/mol). Rearranged, m = n × M and M = m ÷ n.

Example

How many moles are in 36 g of water (molar mass 18 g/mol)? n = 36 ÷ 18 = 2 moles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the mole formula?

The number of moles equals the mass of a substance divided by its molar mass: n = m ÷ M.

How do I find the molar mass?

Add up the atomic masses (from the periodic table) of every atom in the formula. For example, water (H₂O) is 2 × 1.008 + 16.00 ≈ 18.02 g/mol.

How many particles are in a mole?

One mole contains Avogadro's number of particles, approximately 6.022 × 10²³.