Nernst Equation Calculator - Membrane Potential Free

Calculate cell membrane potential instantly with our free Nernst equation calculator. Input temperature, ion charge & concentrations for precise electrochemical results.

Nernst Equation Calculator

Calculate the electric potential in a cell using the Nernst equation.

Input Parameters

K
Temperature conversion: 0°C = 273.15K, 25°C = 298.15K, 37°C = 310.15K
mM
mM

Result

Cell Potential:
0.00 mV
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What is the Nernst Equation?

The Nernst equation relates the reduction potential of a cell to the standard cell potential, temperature, and the reaction quotient.

Equation Visualization

Nernst Equation
E = E° - (RT/zF) × ln([ion]out/[ion]in)

Variables

  • E: Cell Potential (mV)
  • E°: Standard Potential (0 mV)
  • R: Gas Constant (8.314 J/(mol·K))
  • T: Temperature (310.15 K)
  • z: Ion Charge (1)
  • F: Faraday Constant (96485 C/mol)
  • [ion]out: Outside Concentration (145 mM)
  • [ion]in: Inside Concentration (12 mM)

Calculation

RT/zF = (8.314 × 310.15) / (1 × 96485) = 0.026725

ln([ion]out/[ion]in) = ln(145/12) = 2.491827

(RT/zF) × ln([ion]out/[ion]in) = 0.026725 × 2.491827 × 1000 = 66.59 mV

E = 0 - 66.59 = 0.00 mV

Cell Membrane Diagram

Inside Cell
[12 mM]
+
Outside Cell
[145 mM]
+
+
+
+
+
Arrow indicates predominant ion flow direction

Interpretation

A zero potential indicates that the system is at equilibrium.

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