Practical grain math you can use in the field and the warehouse.
This reference gathers weights, bushels, and money values for common grains, helping farmers and dealers estimate quantities and values quickly and accurately.
The book lays out step-by-step rules for measuring grain by weight and volume, converting between pounds, bushels, and dollars. It includes practical guidance for figuring bin contents, handling hopper losses, and comparing grain values at different test weights. Readers will also find methods for measuring ear corn in a crib, estimating coal in a bin, and using standard weights and bushels in the United States and Canada.
- How to estimate bushels from cubic capacity and test weight
- Rules for measuring ear corn and other grains in bins or cribs
- Guidance on standard weights, bushels, and legal measures
- Value tables and quick exercises to compute money values from weight
Ideal for readers who work with grain, including farmers, buyers, and grain dealers who want reliable, easy-to-use figures.