Biological buffers play a key role in maintaining the pH and environmental conditions of scientific processes and ensure controlled experiments with preserved results. The concentration of a buffer's raw materials holds a direct impact in its final application and must have correct measurements.
This calculator is a useful tool to compute buffer concentration in molarity (M, mM, or nM) and prepare buffer solutions using the molar mass of the raw material selected and the desired final volume (L, mL, or µL). The following formulas, including the Henderson-Hasselbach equation [1], percentage by weight (w/w) [2], and mass by calculation are built in - bypassing any chances of error in your buffer calculations.
Reference Formulas
Henderson-Hasselbach equation:
pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA])
Percentage by weight (w/v) =
(1g solute / 100g of solution) × 100
Mass by concentration =
Desired concentration × molar mass of raw material × final volume