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Protein Concentration from Absorbance

Protein Concentration from Absorbance with defined units, a worked example and input validation.

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Your inputs

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Enter blank-corrected absorbance.
L/(mol·cm)
Enter molar extinction coefficient in L/(mol·cm).
cm
Enter path length in cm.
g/mol
Enter protein molar mass in g/mol.
Enter dilution factor.

Formula

g/L=A ×molar mass ×dilution/(epsilon ×path).
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • 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.
  • Beer–Lambert model using the correct wavelength-specific extinction coefficient. Does not identify sequence or correct contaminants.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Blank-corrected absorbance: 0.5
  • Molar extinction coefficient: 50000 L/(mol·cm)
  • Path length: 1 cm
  • Protein molar mass: 50000 g/mol
  • Dilution factor: 1

Blank-corrected absorbance = 0.5; Molar extinction coefficient = 50000; Path length = 1; Protein molar mass = 50000; Dilution factor = 1. Primary result: 0.5.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter blank-corrected absorbance, molar extinction coefficient, path length, protein molar mass, dilution factor. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

g/L=A ×molar mass ×dilution/(epsilon ×path).. Beer–Lambert model using the correct wavelength-specific extinction coefficient. Does not identify sequence or correct contaminants.

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?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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