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Agricultural gypsum Calculator

Scale agricultural gypsum (18.6% S) to your field, see the S delivered, bag count and cost from the recommended 250 kg/ha rate.

101.2 kg
Agricultural gypsum needed for 1 acre
18.8 kg
S delivered
โ‚น405
Estimated cost
Application rate250 kg/ha of agricultural gypsum
Agricultural gypsum (50 kg bags)3
Active S (18.6%)18.82 kg
Cost per acreโ‚น405

Gypsum supplies both calcium and 18โ€“19% sulphur without changing soil pH. For groundnut, apply at pegging in the pod zone; for oilseeds and pulses, apply basal. Distinct from lime, which raises pH.

Sources: Agricultural gypsum (CaSO4ยท2H2O) โ‰ˆ 18.6% S, 23% Ca; ICAR sulphur recommendations

Indicative planning figures based on published research averages. Local soil tests, varieties and weather change actual requirements โ€” confirm with your agronomist or extension officer.

Farmers and soil-test labs use the free Agricultural gypsum Calculator to turn a per-hectare agricultural gypsum recommendation into the exact quantity, bag count and cost for their own field in seconds.

About Agricultural gypsum Calculator

Gypsum is the cheapest way to supply sulphur โ€” the fourth major nutrient โ€” plus calcium, without changing soil pH (unlike lime). Oilseeds, pulses and groundnut respond strongly. This tool scales the right rate for your crop, from 200 kg/ha general to 400 kg/ha at groundnut pegging, and reports the sulphur delivered.

How to use Agricultural gypsum Calculator

  1. 1Enter your field area and unit.
  2. 2Pick the soil rating or situation that matches your soil test.
  3. 3Read the agricultural gypsum quantity, S delivered, bags and cost, then follow the application note.

Why use Agricultural gypsum Calculator?

  • โœ“Scales the recommended agricultural gypsum rate to hectares, acres or bigha
  • โœ“Shows the actual S nutrient delivered, not just product weight
  • โœ“Estimates cost and bag count so you can budget the purchase
  • โœ“Free, instant and fully in-browser โ€” works offline in the field

Frequently asked questions

How much agricultural gypsum per acre?+

Oilseeds/pulses (S nutrition): 250 kg/ha (101.2 kg/acre); Groundnut pegging: 400 kg/ha (161.9 kg/acre); General crop: 200 kg/ha (80.9 kg/acre). Gypsum supplies both calcium and 18โ€“19% sulphur without changing soil pH.

How much S does agricultural gypsum contain?+

Agricultural gypsum carries about 18.6% S, so each 100 kg supplies 18.6 kg of S. The calculator multiplies your applied quantity by this to show the true nutrient delivered.

When and how should I apply it?+

Gypsum supplies both calcium and 18โ€“19% sulphur without changing soil pH. For groundnut, apply at pegging in the pod zone; for oilseeds and pulses, apply basal. Distinct from lime, which raises pH.

Is the tool free and private?+

Yes โ€” free, no sign-up, and all calculation runs in your browser, so it works offline in the field and your data never leaves the device.

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