Molecular Weight Calculator
Enter a chemical formula to calculate its molecular weight (molar mass). Supports elements (e.g., C, H, O) and parentheses (e.g., Mg(OH)2).
Result
--- g/mol
How it Works
This calculator parses the chemical formula you enter and sums up the atomic weights of all constituent elements based on their frequency in the molecule.
Examples
- Water: H2O (2 Hydrogen, 1 Oxygen)
- Glucose: C6H12O6 (6 Carbon, 12 Hydrogen, 6 Oxygen)
- Magnesium Hydroxide: Mg(OH)2 (1 Magnesium, 2 Oxygen, 2 Hydrogen)
Atomic weights are based on the standard IUPAC periodic table values.
Quick FAQs
- What is the difference between Molecular Weight and Molar Mass?
- Molecular weight refers to the mass of a single molecule (in amu), while molar mass is the mass of one mole of that substance (in g/mol). Numerically, they are the same.
- Does this support hydrates?
- Yes, you can enter formulas like CuSO4(H2O)5. Just ensure all elements and numbers are correctly balanced.
- Are atomic weights exact?
- No, atomic weights are averages based on isotopic abundance on Earth. We use the most common IUPAC standard values.