Appendix A: Volume, Weight, and Industry Standard Values
Test Chamber Volume and Weight on H2
This table includes the chamber volume and minimum required test chamber weight including 20% head room for the H2 Classic GrainGage.
| H2 Test Chamber Volume and Weight | |||
| Crop | Number of Inserts | Volume | Minimum Weight |
| Canola 47 lb/bu (60 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 3.72 lb (1.46 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 2.96 lb (1.16 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.20 lb (0.85 kg) | |
| Soybeans 55 lb/bu (71 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 4.35 lb (1.76 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.46 lb (1.40 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.58 lb (0.98 kg) | |
| Wheat 60 lb/bu (77 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 4.75 lb (1.84 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.78 lb (1.46 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.81 lb (1.05 kg) | |
| Barley 48 lb/bu (61 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 3.80 lb (1.72 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.25 lb (1.02 kg) | |
| Corn 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 4.43 lb (2.01 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.53 lb (1.60 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.62 lb (1.89 kg) | |
| Rye 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 4.43 lb (2.01 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.53 lb (1.60 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.62 lb (1.19 kg) | |
| Sorghum 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 4.43 lb (2.01 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 3.53 lb (1.60 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 2.62 lb (1.19 kg) | |
| Oats 32 lb/bu (41 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 2.53 lb (1.15 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in3 (1850 cm3) | 2.02 lb (0.92 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 1.50 lb (0.68 kg) | |
| Sunflower 25 lb/bu (32 kg/hL) |
0 | 142 in3 (2325 cm3) | 1.98 lb (0.90 kg) |
| 1 | 113 in³ (1850 cm³) | 1.57 lb (0.71 kg) | |
| 2 | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) | 1.17 lb (0.53 kg) | |
Test Chamber Weight for SCiO Sensor on H3
This table includes the minimum required test chamber weight including 20% head room for the H3 Classic GrainGage with SCiO Sensor.
| H3 Test Chamber Weight with SCiO Sensor | ||
| Crop | Number of Inserts | Minimum Weight |
| Wheat 60 lb/bu (77 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.50 lb (2.04 kg) |
| 1 | 3.37 lb (1.53 kg) | |
| Canola 47 lb/bu (60 kg/hL) |
0 | 3.52 lb (1.60 kg) |
| 1 | 2.64 lb (1.20 kg) | |
| Soybean 55 lb/bu (71 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.12 lb (1.87 kg) |
| 1 | 3.09 lb (1.40 kg) | |
| Barley 48 lb/bu (61 kg/hL) |
0 | 3.60 lb (1.63 kg) |
| 1 | 2.70 lb (1.22 kg) | |
| Corn 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.20 lb (1.91 kg) |
| 1 | 3.15 lb (1.43 kg) | |
| Rye 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.20 lb (1.91 kg) |
| 1 | 3.15 lb (1.43 kg) | |
| Sorghum 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.20 lb (1.91 kg) |
| 1 | 3.15 lb (1.43 kg) | |
| Oats 32 lb/bu (41 kg/hL) |
0 | 2.40 lb (1.09 kg) |
| 1 | 1.80 lb (0.82 kg) | |
| Sunflower 25 lb/bu (32 kg/hL) |
0 | 1.87 lb (0.89 kg) |
| 1 | 1.40 lb (0.64 kg) | |
Test Chamber Weight for EM Sensor on H3
This table includes the minimum required test chamber weight including 20% head room for the H3 Classic GrainGage with EM sensor.
| H3 Test Chamber Weight with EM Sensor | ||
| Crop | Number of Inserts | Minimum Weight |
| Wheat 60 lb/bu (77 kg/hL) |
0 | 5.16 lb (2.34 kg) |
| 1 | 3.98 lb (1.81 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.81 lb (1.27 kg) | |
| Canola 47 lb/bu (60 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.04 lb (1.83 kg) |
| 1 | 3.12 lb (1.42 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.20 lb (1.00 kg) | |
| Soybean 55 lb/bu (71 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.73 lb (2.15 kg) |
| 1 | 3.65 lb (1.66 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.58 lb (1.17 kg) | |
| Barley 48 lb/bu (61 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.13 lb (1.87 kg) |
| 1 | 3.19 lb (1.45 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.25 lb (1.02 kg) | |
| Corn 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.82 lb (2.19 kg) |
| 1 | 3.72 lb (1.69 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.62 lb (1.19 kg) | |
| Rye 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.82 lb (2.19 kg) |
| 1 | 3.72 lb (1.69 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.62 lb (1.19 kg) | |
| Sorghum 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
0 | 4.82 lb (2.19 kg) |
| 1 | 3.72 lb (1.69 kg) | |
| 2 | 2.62 lb (1.19 kg) | |
| Oats 32 lb/bu (41 kg/hL) |
0 | 2.75 lb (1.25 kg) |
| 1 | 2.12 lb (0.96 kg) | |
| 2 | 1.50 lb (0.68 kg) | |
| Sunflower 25 lb/bu (32 kg/hL) |
0 | 2.15 lb (0.98 kg) |
| 1 | 1.66 lb (0.75 kg) | |
| 2 | 1.17 lb (0.53 kg) | |
Test Chamber Volume for SCiO and EM Sensors on H3
This table includes the test chamber volume for the H3 Classic GrainGage with SCiO Sensor or EM sensor.
| H3 Test Chamber Volume for SCiO and EM Sensors | ||
| Number of Inserts | SCiO Sensor | EM Sensor |
| 0 | 134 in³ (2200 cm3) | 154 in3 (2525cm3) |
| 1 | 101 in³ (1650 cm3) | 119 in3 (1950 cm3) |
| 2 | n/a | 84 in3 (1375 cm3) |
Standard Moisture and Test Weight
Test weight should always be calibrated using a sample with a moisture content as close to the industry standard as possible. The table shows the industry moisture standards for some common grains.
| Standard Moisture and Test Weight | ||
| Grain | Moisture | Test Weight |
| Barley | 14.5 % | 48 lb/bu (62 kg/hL) |
| Canola | 8.5% | 47 lb/bu (60 kg/hL) |
| Corn | 15.5% | 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
| Oats | 13.5% | 32 lb/bu (41 kg/hL) |
| Rye | 14% | 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
| Sorghum | 13% | 56 lb/bu (72 kg/hL) |
| Soybean | 13% | 55 lb/bu (71 kg/hL) |
| Sunflower | 10% | 25 lb/bu (32 kg/hL) |
| Wheat | 13.5% | 60 lb/hL (77 kg/hL) |
*These measurements are based on the United States (Winchester) bushel.
References for Standard Moisture and Test Weight
Devkota P., & Mulvaney M. J. (2020, May). Adjusting crop yield to a standard moisture content. IFAS Extension, University of Florida. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf%5CAG%5CAG44200.pdf.
Isleib, J. (2012, August 6). Test weight in small grains. Michigan State University Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/test_weight_in_small_grains.