Daltons To Grams Calculator

Conversion Formula:

\[ Mass (g) = \frac{Molecular\ Weight\ (Da) \times Number\ of\ Moles\ (mol)}{6.02214076 \times 10^{23}} \]

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1. What is Dalton to Gram Conversion?

The Dalton (Da) is a unit of mass widely used to express atomic and molecular masses. One Dalton is defined as 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. This calculator converts between Daltons and grams using Avogadro's number.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the conversion formula:

\[ Mass (g) = \frac{Molecular\ Weight\ (Da) \times Number\ of\ Moles\ (mol)}{6.02214076 \times 10^{23}} \]

Where:

\( Molecular\ Weight \) — Mass in Daltons (Da)
\( Number\ of\ Moles \) — Amount of substance in moles
\( 6.02214076 \times 10^{23} \) — Avogadro's number (particles per mole)

Explanation: The formula converts between the molecular weight in Daltons and the actual mass in grams by accounting for the number of molecules present (through moles and Avogadro's number).

3. Importance of Mass Calculation

Details: Accurate mass calculations are crucial in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology for preparing solutions, conducting experiments, and analyzing results at the molecular level.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter molecular weight in Daltons and number of moles. Both values must be positive numbers. The result will be the mass in grams.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the relationship between Daltons and grams?
A: 1 Da = 1 g/mol. To convert to grams for a specific number of molecules, you need to divide by Avogadro's number and multiply by the number of moles.

Q2: Why is Avogadro's number important in this conversion?
A: Avogadro's number provides the link between the atomic/molecular scale (Daltons) and the macroscopic scale (grams) by defining how many particles are in one mole.

Q3: Can I use this for proteins and other large molecules?
A: Yes, this calculator works for molecules of any size, from small molecules to large proteins or nucleic acids.

Q4: How precise is this calculation?
A: The calculation uses the current accepted value of Avogadro's number and provides results with high precision.

Q5: What if I know the number of molecules instead of moles?
A: You can convert number of molecules to moles by dividing by Avogadro's number before using this calculator.