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Reaction yield

The units of the numerator and the denominator must match.

How it is calculated

The theoretical yield is calculated from the limiting reactant separately. This screen only divides figures that are already known.

Yield = actual / theoretical × 100%

Where the numbers come from

  • Actual yield
  • Theoretical yield

Example

8 g against a theoretical 10 g is an 80% yield.

Questions

Can the yield exceed 100%?

That happens with damp sediment or an impurity. The calculator does not cut the percent off.

Moles instead of grams?

Yes, if both fields are in moles.

Several foods?

Calculate the yield of the product whose theory you know.