Molar Mass of Glucose

C6H12O6 — 180.156 g/mol, worked out element by element.

Molar mass of Glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆

180.156 g/mol

Molecular weight 180.156 · 24 atoms per formula unit

Also known as: c6h12o6, dextrose, blood sugar.

The sugar respiration runs on, and the classic empirical-versus-molecular formula example (CH₂O against C₆H₁₂O₆).

How 180.156 g/mol is worked out

Mass contribution of each element
ElementAtomsAtomic massMass% of total
Oxygen615.99995.99453.28%
Carbon612.01172.06640.00%
Hydrogen121.00812.0966.71%
Total24180.156100%

M = 6 × 15.999 + 6 × 12.011 + 12 × 1.008 = 180.156 g/mol

Grams to moles for Glucose

Mass to moles conversions
MassMolesFormula units
1 g0.0056 mol3.343 × 10^21
10 g0.0555 mol3.343 × 10^22
25 g0.1388 mol8.357 × 10^22
50 g0.2775 mol1.671 × 10^23
100 g0.5551 mol3.343 × 10^23
250 g1.3877 mol8.357 × 10^23
180.156 g1 mol6.022 × 10^23

For any other amount, use the molar mass calculator, or the molarity calculator to make up a solution of a given concentration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the molar mass of Glucose?

The molar mass of Glucose (C6H12O6) is 180.156 g/mol. That is the sum of the standard atomic weights of all 24 atoms in one formula unit: 6 × 15.999 + 6 × 12.011 + 12 × 1.008 = 180.156.

What is the molecular weight of Glucose?

180.156 — the same number as the molar mass, but as a dimensionless ratio rather than in g/mol. The two terms describe the same arithmetic, so a molecular weight of 180.16 and a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol are the same answer.

How many moles are in 100 g of Glucose?

100 ÷ 180.156 = 0.5551 mol. To convert any mass to moles, divide by the molar mass; to go the other way, multiply.

What is the percent composition of Glucose?

By mass, Glucose is 53.28% oxygen, 40.00% carbon, 6.71% hydrogen. Each element's share is its total mass in the formula divided by 180.156.

How many atoms are in one formula unit of Glucose?

24: 6 oxygen, 6 carbon, 12 hydrogen. One mole contains 6.02214076 × 10²³ formula units, so a mole of Glucose contains 24 × 6.022 × 10²³ atoms in total.