Compressibility Factor Calculator
Compute real-gas compressibility factor Z = PV/(nRT).
Input Data
Input Pressure P.
Pa
Input Volume V.
m³
Input Moles n.
mol
Input Gas constant R.
J/(mol·K)
Input Temperature T.
K
Results
1
Z = PV/(nRT) = 1.000000
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Formula
Z = P V / (n R T)
ideal gas Z=1; Z<1 attraction-dominated, Z>1 repulsion-dominated
How to Use
- Enter P, V, n, R, T.
- Get compressibility factor Z.
Case Studies
Ideal P=1,V=8.314,n=1,T=1
Z=1 (ideal gas).
FAQ
Z≠1 meaning?
Deviation from ideal gas; pronounced at high P and low T.
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References
Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Formula and numeric tests verified; results for reference only.