Raoult's law calculator

The Raoult's law calculator computes raoult's law from the relation P = X_solvent P0. It takes 2 inputs (solvent mole fraction, pure solvent vp in Pa) and returns the solution vapor pressure in Pa. Because this is a pure mathematical or physical formula rather than a jurisdiction-specific rule, the result never changes over time: the same inputs always produce the same answer, so you can rely on it whether you are checking homework, sizing a design, or sanity-checking another tool. Enter your values in the fields below and the result updates instantly; you can also share a permalink that pre-fills the exact calculation, which is useful for teaching, reports, or collaboration. For example, with solvent mole fraction = 1, pure solvent vp = 1000 Pa, the solution vapor pressure works out to 1000 Pa, and the worked example further down the page shows every step so you can follow the arithmetic and reproduce it by hand. The method is the standard form documented by NIST Chemistry WebBook, and the figure above each result carries the date it was last verified. This tool is general information and is not a substitute for professional engineering, medical, financial, or scientific advice; always check critical results against the primary source and your own judgement.

With Solvent mole fraction = 1, Pure solvent VP = 1000 Pa, the result is 1000 Pa.

Formula: P = X_solvent P0. Source: NIST Chemistry WebBook, as at 2026-06-22.

Solution vapor pressure1000 Pa

Applies to: any numeric inputs. Method source: NIST Chemistry WebBook, checked 2026-06-22.

The formula

P = X_solvent P0

Worked example

With Solvent mole fraction = 1, Pure solvent VP = 1000 Pa:

  1. P = X_solvent P0
  2. Solution vapor pressure = 1000 Pa

This worked example is one of the automated golden-value tests this calculator must pass before it can publish.

What this assumes

  • Inputs are real numbers in the units shown.
  • The result is the exact value of P = X_solvent P0; general information, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

What formula does this use?

P = X_solvent P0, the standard form documented by NIST Chemistry WebBook.

Does the result ever change over time?

No. This is a pure formula with no external rate, so the same inputs always give the same result.

Official sources and verification

Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 2026-06-22. See our methodology. General information, not professional advice.