Grain Drying Weight Loss Calculator
Calculate the final weight and water removed when grain is dried from one moisture to another.
Drying removes water, so grain loses weight: final weight = initial × (100 − M1) ÷ (100 − M2). This 'shrinkage' is why wet grain sells for less per quintal — you're partly paying for water. Use it to compare a wet-grain price against a dry-grain price fairly.
Indicative planning figures based on published research averages. Local soil tests, varieties and weather change actual requirements — confirm with your agronomist or extension officer.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Farmers, traders and warehouse keepers use the free Grain Drying Weight Loss Calculator for an accurate answer in seconds — no formulas to remember, works offline at the store.
About Grain Drying Weight Loss Calculator
When grain is dried, the dry matter stays the same but water leaves — so the weight drops, and that 'shrinkage' is exactly why buyers dock the price of wet grain. This tool uses the exact mass-balance formula to tell you the weight after drying and the water removed, so you can plan dryer throughput and, crucially, compare a wet-grain offer against a dry-grain price on a fair, like-for-like basis.
How to use Grain Drying Weight Loss Calculator
- 1Enter your grain/store figures into the inputs.
- 2Read the headline result and the supporting breakdown.
- 3Apply the guidance in the note to your storage decisions.
Why use Grain Drying Weight Loss Calculator?
- ✓Uses the standard, citable storage/drying formula
- ✓Clear inputs with sensible defaults
- ✓Instant result with the working shown
- ✓Free, fully in-browser and private
Frequently asked questions
How much weight does grain lose when dried?+
Final weight = initial × (100 − initial moisture) ÷ (100 − target moisture). Drying 1000 kg from 18% to 12% leaves about 932 kg — roughly 68 kg of water removed (6.8% shrinkage).
Why does wet grain fetch a lower price?+
Because part of its weight is water that will be lost on drying, plus it costs to dry and risks spoilage. The buyer effectively pays for the dry weight. This calculator shows the shrinkage so you can judge a wet-grain price fairly.
Is this tool free and private?+
Yes — free, no sign-up, and all calculation runs in your browser, so it works offline at the store/godown and your data never leaves the device.
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