Binding Energy Calculator

Binding Energy Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the binding energy of a nucleus based on the mass defect.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Binding Energy = (Mass of Free Nucleons - Mass of Nucleus) × c²

Where:
Mass of Free Nucleons = Number of Protons × Mass of Proton + Number of Neutrons × Mass of Neutron
c = Speed of Light in Vacuum (299,792,458 m/s)

Results

Mass of Free Nucleons (MeV/c²): 0

Mass Defect (MeV/c²): 0

Binding Energy (MeV): 0

Binding Energy Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Binding Energy Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Binding Energy Calculator

  1. Enter the number of protons in the "Number of Protons" field.
  2. Enter the number of neutrons in the "Number of Neutrons" field.
  3. Enter the mass of the nucleus in atomic mass units (amu) in the "Mass of Nucleus" field.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the binding energy.
  5. The results will be displayed in the "Results" section, including the mass of free nucleons, mass defect, and binding energy.

Understanding the Formula

The binding energy is calculated using the formula:

Binding Energy = (Mass of Free Nucleons - Mass of Nucleus) × c²

Where:

  • Mass of Free Nucleons is the sum of the masses of all protons and neutrons when they are free.
  • Mass of Nucleus is the actual mass of the nucleus.
  • c is the speed of light in vacuum, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

This calculator helps in understanding the stability of atomic nuclei by providing the binding energy, which is a measure of how strongly the nucleons are bound together.