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Buffer pH Calculator

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

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PhD Chemistry (Analytical), MRSC

Analytical chemist with 12 years in pharmaceutical QA, spectroscopy, and solution chemistry. Passionate about making chemistry accessible.

pKa of weak acid

Concentration of conjugate base (mol/L)

Concentration of weak acid (mol/L)

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About the Buffer pH Calculator

The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation calculates the pH of a buffer solution from the pKa of the weak acid and the ratio of conjugate base to weak acid concentrations.

How it works

pH = pK_a + \log\left(\frac{[A^-]}{[HA]}\right)

Tips to improve your result

1.
A buffer works best when the pH is within ±1 unit of the pKa.
2.
Equal concentrations of acid and conjugate base give pH = pKa.

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