Molar Mass of Gas Calculator
Find molar mass and moles of a gas using the ideal gas law from pressure, temperature, volume, and mass.
Molar Mass of Gas Calculator
The Molar Mass of Gas Calculator uses the ideal gas law to find molar mass, moles, pressure, volume, temperature, or mass of a gas sample. It is useful in stoichiometry, gas analysis, and laboratory calculations.
$$PV = nRT$$
$$M = \frac{m}{n} = \frac{m \cdot RT}{PV}$$
where $P$ is pressure, $V$ is volume, $n$ is moles, $R = 0.082057$ L·atm/(mol·K), $T$ is temperature in kelvin, $m$ is mass in grams, and $M$ is molar mass in g/mol.
Example: 32 g of gas at 1 atm, 273.15 K, and 22.4 L gives $n = PV/(RT) = 1$ mol, so $M = 32$ g/mol (oxygen gas, O₂).
Related tools: Molar Mass Calculator, Kp Calculator, and Grams to Moles Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find molar mass of a gas?
Use the ideal gas law to find moles: n = PV/(RT). Then divide sample mass by moles: M = m/n. Use consistent units: atm, liters, and kelvin with R = 0.082057.
Is molar mass the same as molecular weight?
They have the same numerical value but different units. Molar mass is in g/mol; molecular weight is in atomic mass units (u or Da) per molecule.
Why is 22.4 L used for gases at STP?
At standard temperature and pressure (0 °C, 1 atm), one mole of an ideal gas occupies about 22.4 L. This follows directly from PV = nRT.
What gas constant should I use?
This calculator uses R = 0.082057 L·atm/(mol·K) when pressure is in atm, volume in liters, and temperature in kelvin. Other unit sets require matching R values.