Molar Mass Calculator

Calculate molar mass from mass and moles using M = m/n. Includes a reference table of common molar masses.

ByPRIYA SHARMAโ€ขUpdated April 20, 2026
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Reviewed byDR. RAJIV NAIR
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Fact checked byNEHA KAPOOR
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MOLAR MASS

18.015 g/mol


ATOMS PER MOLE

6.022 ร— 10ยฒยณ

FORMULA

M = m / n

Common Molar Masses

Element / Compoundg/mol
Hydrogen (H)1.008
Carbon (C)12.011
Nitrogen (N)14.007
Oxygen (O)15.999
Water (Hโ‚‚O)18.015
NaCl58.443
Glucose (Cโ‚†Hโ‚โ‚‚Oโ‚†)180.156

๐Ÿ’ก How to Calculate Molar Mass

What Is Molar Mass?

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It numerically equals the formula weight of the substance in atomic mass units (amu). The molar mass of each element is listed on the periodic table under the element symbol.

How to Calculate Molar Mass

From Mass and Moles

M = m / n

Where M = molar mass (g/mol), m = mass (g), n = number of moles. This is useful when you have experimental data and need to determine the molar mass of an unknown substance.

From a Chemical Formula

Add the atomic masses of every atom in the formula. For Hโ‚‚O: 2 ร— 1.008 + 15.999 = 18.015 g/mol. For NaCl: 22.99 + 35.45 = 58.44 g/mol. Molar mass is essential for converting grams to moles, calculating molarity, and finding theoretical yield.