Orbital Diagram Calculator
Generate orbital diagrams showing electron distribution, spin states, and magnetic properties.
Element Selection
Quick Select:
C
Carbon
1s2 2s2 2p2
Total Electrons
6
Unpaired
2
Valence e-
4
Magnetic
Para
Orbital Diagram
1s(2 e-)
↑↓
2s(2 e-)
↑↓
2p(2 e-)
↑
↑
Orbital Filling Rules
Aufbau Principle
Electrons fill lowest energy orbitals first.
Hund's Rule
Orbitals are half-filled before pairing.
Pauli Exclusion
Maximum 2 electrons per orbital, opposite spins.
💡
Help us improve!
How would you rate the Orbital Diagram Calculator?
Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
📚
Formula Source: Chemistry: The Central Science
by Brown, LeMay, Bursten
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.