The formula to calculate the capacity of a grain bin is:
\[ C = \pi \times r^2 \times H \]
Where:
To convert cubic feet to bushels, use the formula:
\[ C = \frac{\text{Volume (cubic feet)}}{1.24446} \]
Grain bin capacity is defined as the total volume contained within a cylinder that is used for storing grain. Most often, grain bin capacity is measured in cubic feet or bushels.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula to calculate the capacity in cubic feet:
\[ C = \pi \times 10^2 \times 20 = \pi \times 100 \times 20 = 6283.19 \text{ cubic feet} \]
To convert to bushels:
\[ C = \frac{6283.19}{1.24446} \approx 5048.58 \text{ bushels} \]
The capacity of the grain bin is approximately 6283.19 cubic feet or 5048.58 bushels.