🌾 Grain Conversion Calculator
Quickly translate grain inventory between marketing units for storage, logistics, and sales.
How to Use This Calculator
Select grain type
Choose the crop to apply the correct standard bushel weight.
Enter known quantity
Input bushels, pounds, or metric tons from scale tickets or bin estimates.
Review conversions
Use results for contracting, logistics planning, or blending multiple lots.
Formula
Pounds = Bushels × Standard Weight
Bushels = Pounds ÷ Standard Weight
Metric Tons = Pounds ÷ 2204.62
Standard weights follow USDA test-weight definitions. Adjust if grain moisture or dockage deviates significantly from standard conditions.
Full Description
Converting between marketing units streamlines storage planning, trucking logistics, and futures contracting. Accurate conversions help avoid under- or over-filling bins and trucks.
Remember that moisture content affects weight. High-moisture grain weighs more per bushel but may incur dockage at delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I adjust for moisture?
Use shrink factors from grain buyers or calculate dry matter before converting to market weights.
Are test weights always standard?
No. Poorly filled kernels lower test weight. Use actual scale tickets when available.
Can I convert to cubic feet?
Multiply bushels by 1.2445 to estimate storage volume in cubic feet.
What about blended loads?
Convert each grain separately, then combine totals for accurate recordkeeping.