pKa & pH Calculator
Calculate buffer parameters using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
Buffer Analysis
Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
pH = pKa + log([A⁻]/[HA])
Common Biological Buffers
Acetic Acid4.76
pH range: 3.8-5.8
Phosphate (pKa2)7.20
pH range: 6.2-8.2
HEPES7.55
pH range: 6.8-8.2
Tris8.06
pH range: 7.0-9.0
Borate9.24
pH range: 8.2-10.2
Quick Reference
pH = pKa[A⁻] = [HA]
pH = pKa - 1[A⁻]/[HA] = 0.1
pH = pKa + 1[A⁻]/[HA] = 10