Percent Yield Calculator
A Percent Yield Calculator is a tool used in chemistry to determine the efficiency of a chemical reaction by comparing the actual yield of a product to the theoretical yield. It shows how much of the expected product was actually produced.
Why use a Percent Yield Calculator?
- Evaluate reaction efficiency: See how well a reaction went.
- Identify losses: Determine if product loss happened due to side reactions, incomplete reactions, or experimental errors.
- Optimize processes: Improve methods for better product recovery.
How does a Percent Yield Calculator work?
The formula for percent yield is:

Where:
- Actual yield = the amount of product actually obtained (measured in lab)
- Theoretical yield = the maximum possible amount of product (calculated from the balanced chemical equation)
Example:
If the theoretical yield of a reaction is 10 g and the actual yield is 8 g:

When would you use a Percent Yield Calculator?
- In chemistry labs: To assess the success of a reaction.
- In manufacturing: To evaluate production efficiency and minimize waste.
- For quality control: Ensuring processes consistently produce the expected amount of product.