Grain Bin Storage Capacity Calculator

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This calculator estimates the storage capacity of a grain bin based on its diameter, height, and grain test weight.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Bin Diameter, Bin Height, and Grain Test Weight in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Volume in Cubic Feet, Storage Capacity, and Total Weight in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Bin Diameter: 20 feet; Bin Height: 18 feet; Grain Test Weight: 60 pounds per bushel

Volume in Cubic Feet: 5,654.866776 cubic feet; Storage Capacity: 4,545.712843 bushels; Total Weight: 272,742.7706 pounds

Bin Diameter: 30 feet; Bin Height: 22 feet; Grain Test Weight: 56 pounds per bushel

Volume in Cubic Feet: 15,550.88364 cubic feet; Storage Capacity: 12,500.71032 bushels; Total Weight: 700,039.7778 pounds

Bin Diameter: 40 feet; Bin Height: 25 feet; Grain Test Weight: 58 pounds per bushel

Volume in Cubic Feet: 31,415.92654 cubic feet; Storage Capacity: 25,253.96024 bushels; Total Weight: 1,464,729.694 pounds

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