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Empirical Formula Finder

Determine the empirical formula of a compound from elemental percent composition. Supports C, H, O, and N.

Inputs

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Results

Empirical Formula

CH2O

Empirical Formula Weight30.03 g/mol
C Mole Ratio1
H Mole Ratio1.999
O Mole Ratio1
N Mole Ratio0
Total Composition100 %
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the percentage composition for carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
  2. Percentages must sum to 100% (or close to it with rounding).
  3. Review the Empirical Formula string and Empirical Formula Weight (g/mol).
  4. Divide the molecular weight by empirical weight to find the molecular formula multiplier.
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Formula

Moles = %element / atomic weight; Ratio = moles / smallest moles

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