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Kp from Kc for Ideal Gases

Kp from Kc for Ideal Gases: explore an explicit model with input checks, a formula and a worked example.

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Enter kc numerical value.
K
Enter temperature in K.
Enter gas mole change δn.

Formula

Kp=Kc(RT)^Δn with R=0.08205736608 L·atm/(mol·K).
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  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Textbook concentration/pressure convention: Kc uses mol/L and Kp uses atm. Δn counts gaseous stoichiometric coefficients only; not a conversion of dimensionless activity-based constants.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Kc numerical value: 1
  • Temperature: 300 K
  • Gas mole change Δn: 1

Kc=1, T=300 K and Δn=1 give Kp≈24.6172 in the textbook convention.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter kc numerical value, temperature, gas mole change δn. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

Kp=Kc(RT)^Δn with R=0.08205736608 L·atm/(mol·K).. Textbook concentration/pressure convention: Kc uses mol/L and Kp uses atm. Δn counts gaseous stoichiometric coefficients only; not a conversion of dimensionless activity-based constants.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

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