Titration Calculator
Calculate an unknown molarity or volume from titration data and balanced-reaction stoichiometry.
About titration calculations
Titration examples
These examples apply the equivalence relationship to common laboratory setups.
| Known data | Calculated value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mL analyte, 20 mL of 0.100 mol/L titrant, 1:1 | 0.080 mol/L analyte | A monoprotonic acid-base titration. |
| 0.200 mol/L analyte, 30 mL, 0.100 mol/L titrant, 1:2 | 120 mL titrant | Two titrant units react per analyte unit. |
| 0.150 mol/L analyte, 10 mL, 15 mL titrant, 1:1 | 0.100 mol/L titrant | The unknown is the standardized titrant concentration. |
How to use the titration calculator
- Balance the chemical equation and identify the analyte and titrant coefficients.
- Choose the molarity or volume that should be calculated.
- Enter the three known measurements using the displayed units.
- Enter both positive whole-number stoichiometric coefficients.
- Calculate and round the result according to your experimental precision.
Frequently asked questions
What equation does the titration calculator use?
It equates analyte moles per analyte coefficient with titrant moles per titrant coefficient. Each mole amount is calculated from molarity multiplied by volume.
Can I enter both volumes in milliliters?
Yes, provided both volume entries use milliliters. Their identical conversion factors cancel when the equation is rearranged.
When are both coefficients equal to one?
Use one and one when one mole of analyte reacts with one mole of titrant. Always verify this ratio from the balanced equation rather than assuming it.
Is the endpoint the same as the equivalence point?
The equivalence point is the theoretical stoichiometric point, while the endpoint is the observed signal. A suitable indicator or instrument makes the difference small but not necessarily zero.
Why must every entered value be positive?
Physical molarity, volume, and stoichiometric coefficients in this model must be greater than zero. A zero or negative entry cannot describe the intended titration relationship.