What is Molarity?

Understand molar concentration M = n/V and when to use it.

Overview

Molarity measures concentration as moles of solute per liter of solution. It is one of the most common concentration units in chemistry labs.

Moles per liter

Molarity is concentration as moles of solute divided by liters of solution.

Convert milliliters

If your volume is in mL, divide by 1000 before using M = n/V.

Not the same as molality

Molality uses kilograms of solvent—not liters of solution.

Try the calculator

Use the free Molarity Calculator for live numbers, then come back to this guide anytime you need a quick refresher.