Grain Shrinkage Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate Grain Shrinkage (GS) is:

\[ GS = \frac{WL}{OW} \times 100 \]

Where:

\(GS\) is the Grain Shrinkage (%)
\(WL\) is the total weight lost
\(OW\) is the total original weight

What is Grain Shrinkage?

Grain Shrinkage refers to the reduction in weight of grain due to factors such as drying, handling, and storage. It is calculated by dividing the total weight lost by the original weight, then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight Lost (WL) = 50 kg
Original Weight (OW) = 1000 kg

Using the formula to calculate Grain Shrinkage (GS):

\[ GS = \frac{50}{1000} \times 100 = 5 \% \]

The Grain Shrinkage is 5%.