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Theoretical Yield Calculator

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Calculates the theoretical yield of a chemical reaction based on the moles of the limiting reactant and the stoichiometry of the reaction.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Moles of Limiting Reactant, Stoichiometric Coefficient of Product, Stoichiometric Coefficient of Limiting Reactant, and Molecular Weight of Product in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Moles of Product and Theoretical Yield in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Simple 1:1 Reaction

Moles of Limiting Reactant: 1 mol; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Product: 1; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Limiting Reactant: 1; Molecular Weight of Product: 100 g/mol

Moles of Product: 1 mol; Theoretical Yield: 100 g

2:1 Reaction

Moles of Limiting Reactant: 0.5 mol; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Product: 1; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Limiting Reactant: 2; Molecular Weight of Product: 150 g/mol

Moles of Product: 0.25 mol; Theoretical Yield: 37.5 g

Complex Reaction

Moles of Limiting Reactant: 2 mol; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Product: 3; Stoichiometric Coefficient of Limiting Reactant: 1; Molecular Weight of Product: 50 g/mol

Moles of Product: 6 mol; Theoretical Yield: 300 g

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