🎓 Chemistry • Gas Laws 100% Client-Side Privacy

Boyle’s Law Calculator (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂)

Calculates pressure and volume changes for an ideal gas at constant temperature using Boyle’s Law.

Interactive Gas Cylinder & Piston ChamberV: VolumeP: Pressure

Boyle’s Law (Isothermal: T = Constant) : P₁ · V₁ = P₂ · V₂

Resulting Volume (V₂)
2.5 Liters
Inverse Pressure-Volume Relationship
$V_2 = \frac{P_1 \times V_1}{P_2} = \frac{2 \times 5}{4} = 2.500\text{ L}$

What is Boyle’s Law?

Boyle’s Law states that at constant temperature, the volume of a fixed mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.

Formula & Step-by-Step Calculation

P₁ × V₁ = P₂ × V₂

Initial pressure and volume equals final pressure and volume.

Worked Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1

Gas at 2 atm and 5 L compressed to 4 atm at constant temperature

Solution: Final Volume V₂ = 2.50 Liters
• (2 × 5) / 4 = 2.5 L

Common Real-World & Academic Use Cases

  • ✓ Scuba diving lung overexpansion safety
  • ✓ Bicycle pump compression
  • ✓ Syringe mechanics

How to Use the Boyle’s Law Calculator (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂)

1

Input Initial P₁ & V₁

Enter initial pressure and volume.

2

Input Final P₂

Enter target pressure.

3

Read Final V₂

Inspect resulting volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What remains constant in Boyle's Law?

Temperature (isothermal conditions) and the number of gas moles.

Related Chemistry Calculators