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pH Calculator

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Calculates the pH of a solution based on hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]), or the acid dissociation constant (Ka) and solution concentration.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Hydrogen Ion Concentration ([H+]), Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka), Solution Concentration, and Calculation Type in the units shown.

Step 2

Read pH 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.

Strong Acid

Hydrogen Ion Concentration ([H+]): 0.1 mol/L; Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka): 0.000018; Solution Concentration: 0.1 mol/L; Calculation Type: From [H+]

pH: 1

Weak Acid

Hydrogen Ion Concentration ([H+]): 0.001 mol/L; Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka): 0.000018; Solution Concentration: 0.1 mol/L; Calculation Type: From Ka and Concentration

pH: 2.872363747

Neutral Solution

Hydrogen Ion Concentration ([H+]): 0.0000001 mol/L; Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka): 0.000018; Solution Concentration: 0.1 mol/L; Calculation Type: From [H+]

pH: 7

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