Short summary: An educational explanation of converting molar amount to mass with molecular weight.
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Why molecular weight is required
Moles measure amount of substance. Mass depends on molecular weight, which is commonly written in g/mol.
Formula explanation
Mass equals moles multiplied by molecular weight. Unit conversion then changes grams into mg, µg, or ng.
Documentation example
For 2 µmol and a molecular weight of 1000 g/mol, the mass is 0.002 g, which equals 2 mg.
Common documentation mistakes
- Using the wrong amount unit.
- Forgetting that molecular weight is entered in g/mol.
- Not recording the molecular weight source.