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Buffer pH Calculator

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Calculates the pH of a buffer solution using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter pKa of the Acid, Concentration of Acid [HA], and Concentration of Conjugate Base [A-] in the units shown.

Step 2

Read pH of Buffer in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Acetic Acid Buffer (pH = pKa)

pKa of the Acid: 4.76; Concentration of Acid [HA]: 0.1 M; Concentration of Conjugate Base [A-]: 0.1 M

pH of Buffer: 4.76

Acetic Acid Buffer (pH > pKa)

pKa of the Acid: 4.76; Concentration of Acid [HA]: 0.05 M; Concentration of Conjugate Base [A-]: 0.1 M

pH of Buffer: 5.061029996

Ammonia Buffer (pH = pKa)

pKa of the Acid: 9.25; Concentration of Acid [HA]: 0.1 M; Concentration of Conjugate Base [A-]: 0.1 M

pH of Buffer: 9.25

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