Yield Coefficient Calculator (Y_sx / Y_sp)

Calculation Explanation

Yield coefficients quantify the efficiency of converting substrate into biomass or product. They are defined as the ratio of specific rates.

Yield of Biomass on Substrate (Y_sx):
Y_sx = μ / r_s
Units are often (g Biomass / g Substrate) or (C-mol Biomass / C-mol Substrate) if rates are in C-mol units.

Yield of Product on Substrate (Y_sp):
Y_sp = r_p / r_s
Units are often (g Product / g Substrate) or (mol Product / mol Substrate).

Where:
- μ: Specific growth rate (e.g., h⁻¹).
- r_s: Specific substrate consumption rate (e.g., g S/g X/h or h⁻¹).
- r_p: Specific product formation rate (e.g., g P/g X/h).

Note: Ensure consistent units for the rates when calculating the dimensionless yield coefficient.