DNA Molarity Calculator NEB

DNA Molarity Formula:

\[ M = \frac{\mu g/mL}{660 \times Length} \times 10^{-3} \]

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1. What is DNA Molarity Calculation?

DNA molarity calculation converts DNA concentration from mass/volume (μg/mL) to molar concentration (mol/L), which is essential for many molecular biology applications requiring precise stoichiometric ratios.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NEB DNA molarity formula:

\[ M = \frac{\mu g/mL}{660 \times Length} \times 10^{-3} \]

Where:

\( M \) — DNA molarity (mol/L)
\( \mu g/mL \) — DNA concentration in micrograms per milliliter
\( Length \) — DNA length in base pairs (bp)
\( 660 \) — Average molecular weight of one DNA base pair (g/mol)
\( 10^{-3} \) — Conversion factor from μg to mg

Explanation: The equation accounts for the molecular weight of DNA and converts mass concentration to molar concentration.

3. Importance of DNA Molarity Calculation

Details: Accurate DNA molarity calculation is crucial for PCR, sequencing, cloning, and other molecular biology techniques that require precise DNA amounts for optimal results.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter DNA concentration in μg/mL and DNA length in base pairs. Both values must be positive numbers for accurate calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use 660 g/mol as the average molecular weight?
A: 660 g/mol is the average molecular weight of one DNA base pair, which accounts for the different molecular weights of nucleotide pairs (A-T and G-C).

Q2: Does this calculation work for both double-stranded and single-stranded DNA?
A: This formula is specifically designed for double-stranded DNA. For single-stranded DNA, use 330 g/mol as the average molecular weight per nucleotide.

Q3: What are typical DNA molarity values used in molecular biology?
A: Typical working concentrations range from nanomolar (nM) to micromolar (μM) depending on the application, with many protocols using 10-100 nM concentrations.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation for mixed-sequence DNA?
A: The 660 g/mol value provides a good approximation for most applications. For extremely GC-rich or AT-rich sequences, slight variations may occur but are generally negligible for most practical purposes.

Q5: Can I use this calculator for RNA molarity calculations?
A: No, this calculator is specifically for DNA. RNA calculations would require using the average molecular weight of RNA nucleotides (approximately 340 g/mol per nucleotide).