Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometry Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the mass-to-mass stoichiometry calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Formulas Used

Mass of Product

mass_product = (mass_reactant / mw_reactant) * (coeff_product / coeff_reactant) * mw_product

Moles of Reactant

moles_reactant = mass_reactant / mw_reactant

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
mass_reactantMass of Reactant(g)10
mw_reactantMolar Mass of Reactant(g/mol)40.08
coeff_reactantCoefficient of Reactant1
coeff_productCoefficient of Product1
mw_productMolar Mass of Product(g/mol)44.01

How It Works

Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometry

Formula

mass_product = (mass_reactant / Mw_reactant) × (coeff_product / coeff_reactant) × Mw_product

Steps: grams to moles, apply mole ratio, moles to grams.

Worked Example

10 g of Ca (40.08 g/mol) reacting 1:1 to form CO2 (44.01 g/mol).

mass_reactant = 10mw_reactant = 40.08coeff_reactant = 1coeff_product = 1mw_product = 44.01
  1. 01Moles reactant = 10 / 40.08 = 0.2495 mol
  2. 02Moles product = 0.2495 × (1/1) = 0.2495 mol
  3. 03Mass product = 0.2495 × 44.01 = 10.98 g