What this calculator does
Percent yield works out how much product a reaction actually gave versus the theoretical maximum. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
Formula% yield = (actual yield / theoretical yield) × 100
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Actual yield (g) | A number, measured in g. Starts at 8.5. |
| Theoretical yield (g) | A number, measured in g. Starts at 10. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with actual yield
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while actual yield varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.