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Weight loss due to drying

Calculation is based on the formula for moisture shrinkage allowed for tough, damp, moist or wet grain artificially dried at the producer’s request at primary elevators. Consult Canadian Grain Commission Order, Moisture Shrinkage Allowance for Grain Artificially Dried at Primary Elevators, for more information.

  1. Enter "Original moisture", "Final moisture" and "Original quantity".
  2. Select "Calculate" to determine the weight loss percentage, weight loss quantity and final quantity.  Calculations apply to any quantity unit.
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