Half-life / Decay
Radioactive decay; t½, λ, τ, A; isotope presets
About this tool
First-order radioactive (or any exponential) decay.
Inputs
- Half-life t½ with unit (s / min / h / d / y) or pick an isotope preset.
- Initial amount N₀ (atoms, mass, or activity).
- Time t.
Output
- Decay constant λ = ln 2 / t½ and mean lifetime τ = 1/λ.
- Fraction remaining and N(t).
- Activity A₀ and A(t) = λ N(t).
- 10-row half-life table for quick mental estimates.