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Seed Starting Mix Calculator

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Calculates the volume of seed starting mix needed for trays or containers.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Tray/Container Length, Tray/Container Width, Tray/Container Depth, and Number of Trays/Containers in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Volume 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

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Tray

Tray/Container Length: 6 inches; Tray/Container Width: 4 inches; Tray/Container Depth: 2 inches; Number of Trays/Containers: 1 trays

Total Volume: 48 cubic inches; Total Volume: 0.79 liters; Total Volume: 0.03 cubic feet

Standard Seed Tray

Tray/Container Length: 21 inches; Tray/Container Width: 11 inches; Tray/Container Depth: 2.5 inches; Number of Trays/Containers: 1 trays

Total Volume: 577.5 cubic inches; Total Volume: 9.46 liters; Total Volume: 0.33 cubic feet

Multiple Small Pots

Tray/Container Length: 4 inches; Tray/Container Width: 4 inches; Tray/Container Depth: 4 inches; Number of Trays/Containers: 6 trays

Total Volume: 384 cubic inches; Total Volume: 6.29 liters; Total Volume: 0.22 cubic feet

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