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pH Calculator - pH = -log[H+] Calculator

Calculate pH from hydrogen ion concentration (pH = -log[H+]). Perfect for chemistry students and laboratory work.

What is pH Calculator?

pH Calculator is a free online tool that calculates the pH of a solution from its hydrogen ion concentration using the formula pH = -log[H+]. It helps determine whether a solution is acidic, neutral, or basic. Perfect for chemistry students, laboratory technicians, and anyone working with solutions.

How to Use pH Calculator

  1. Enter the hydrogen ion concentration in the input field
  2. Select the appropriate concentration unit from the dropdown
  3. The pH calculation happens automatically as you type
  4. The result shows the pH value and solution category
  5. Copy the result using the copy button
  6. Use Clear to reset all values

pH Formula

pH = -log[H+]
pH = Negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration

Variables

  • pH - Measure of acidity/basicity
  • [H+] - Hydrogen ion concentration (in M)
  • log - Base-10 logarithm

pH Scale

  • 0-3: Very Acidic
  • 3-6: Acidic
  • 6-7: Slightly Acidic
  • 7: Neutral
  • 7-8: Slightly Basic
  • 8-11: Basic
  • 11-14: Very Basic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pH?

pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. It ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, values below 7 are acidic, and values above 7 are basic. pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.

How does the pH scale work?

The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each unit change represents a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration. For example, a solution with pH 3 has 10 times more H+ ions than a solution with pH 4.

What units are supported?

The calculator supports multiple concentration units (M, mM, μM, nM, pM). All conversions are handled automatically to calculate the correct pH value.

Can I calculate pH from pOH?

This calculator is specifically for calculating pH from hydrogen ion concentration. For pH from pOH, you would use the relationship pH + pOH = 14 at 25°C.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all calculations happen locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Can I use this offline?

Yes, once loaded, the calculator works completely offline in your browser.