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Ideal Gas Law Calculator

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PV = nRT — solve pressure, volume, moles or temperature

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Ideal Gas Law Calculator: PV = nRT — solve pressure, volume, moles or temperature. Solve any of P, V, n, T from the other three; T(K) = °C + 273.15.

PV = nRT → Pressure

101.4 kPa

Steps

  1. 1P = nRT/V
  2. 2= 1 × 8.314 × 273.15 ÷ 22.4
  3. 3= 101.383 kPa（= 1.001 atm）

Key values

R8.314 J/(mol·K) = 8.314 kPa·L/(mol·K) = 0.08206 atm·L/(mol·K)
STP0°C, 101.325 kPa → 1 mol = 22.4 L
SATP25°C, 100 kPa → 1 mol = 24.8 L
Units1 atm = 101.325 kPa = 760 mmHg = 1.013 bar

💡 The ideal gas law works well at low pressure / high temperature; near liquefaction (high P, low T) use van der Waals. Temperature MUST be absolute (Kelvin) — a classic exam trap. Real-life: a car tire at 250 kPa holds ~4 mol of air; heating from 20°C to 40°C raises pressure ~7%.

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Formula & How It Works

Ideal gas law

PV = nRT, R = 8.314 J/(mol·K)

Solve any of P, V, n, T from the other three; T(K) = °C + 273.15
STP anchor: 1 mol = 22.414 L at 0 °C and 101.325 kPa

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Based on CODATA recommended constants and standard physics formulas. Last updated: 2025-07

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