Molar mass of water (H2O)

The molar mass of water (H2O) is 18.015 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Hydrogen × 2 1.008 = 2.016
Oxygen × 1 15.999 = 15.999
Total18.015 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Hydrogen 11.19%
  • Oxygen 88.81%

Water facts

  • Water is a colorless, odorless, and nearly tasteless liquid at room temperature, made of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.
  • It covers about 71 percent of Earth's surface and makes up roughly 60 percent of an adult human body by mass.
  • Unlike most substances, water is less dense as a solid than as a liquid, which is why ice floats on lakes and oceans.

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of H2O?

The molar mass of water (H2O) is 18.015 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of H2O?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in H2O, then add the results: 2 × 1.008 (H) + 1 × 15.999 (O) = 18.015 g/mol.

What percentage of H2O is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 88.81% of the mass of water (H2O).