Is percent yield based on grams or moles?

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Percent yield is calculated using the formula $$yield=\frac {actual yield}{theoretical yield}$$, and it is essential to ensure that both actual and theoretical yields are measured in the same units, whether grams or moles. The discussion confirms that the choice of units does not affect the percent yield as long as consistency is maintained. Therefore, both grams and moles can be used interchangeably in the calculation, provided that the same unit is applied to both yields.

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Jan 10, 2021

i_love_science

Is percent yield based on grams or moles? Thanks.

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Jan 10, 2021

hutchphd

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If I remember correctly $$yield=\frac {actual yield}{theoretical yield}$$so as long as you calculate and measure the same units (for an individual constituent) in should not matter.