Chemistry

Limiting Reactant Calculator

Lets users compute and verify limiting reactant instantly with formula, steps and examples — no manual math.

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Limiting reactant
Reactant B

A ratio 3.00 vs B ratio 0.67 → B is limiting.

A: moles ÷ coefficient
3
B: moles ÷ coefficient
0.6667

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The limiting reactant is the one with the smallest (moles ÷ coefficient) ratio — it runs out first and caps the product. The other reactant is in excess.

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