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Grain Silo & Cylindrical Grain Bin Bushel Capacity Calculator

Calculate struck and peaked grain volume in bushels for round corrugated steel grain bins, accounting for grain compaction and test weight pack factors.

Parameters & Inversions

Deterministic Engine
bin_diameter_ft
ft
Inside diameter of corrugated steel wall
bin_eave_height_ft
ft
Height from concrete foundation to roof ring eave
peaked_grain_cone
1 if grain is mounded into roof peak cone (typically 30° roof pitch)
grain_pack_factor_pct
%
Compaction increase from depth and test weight (typically 4% - 6%)

Calculated Output Metrics

Total Grain Capacity (Peaked) 22,460 Bushels
Level Struck Bushels (Eave Height) 19,545 Bushels
Roof Peak Cone Volume 2,915 Bushels
Corn Storage Weight (@ 56 lb/Bu) 570.5 Metric Tons

Analytical Proof & Invariants

Machine Precision
Governing Mathematical Formula:
Cylinder Bushels = 0.6284 × Diameter² × Eave Height | Peak Cone Bushels = 0.2094 × Diameter² × Peak Cone Height

Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation

1
Cylinder Struck Volume

Cubic Feet = π · (d / 2)² · h = π · 18² · 24 = 24,429 cu ft.

2
Volumetric Bushel Conversion

1 Winchester bushel = 1.244456 cubic feet (or 0.80356 bu/cu ft). Level Struck = 24,429 × 0.80356 = 19,630 bushels.

3
Roof Peak Cone Bushels

At standard 30° roof pitch, cone height = (Diameter / 2) × tan(30°) = 18 × 0.577 = 10.39 ft. Cone Volume = (1/3) · π · 18² · 10.39 = 3,526 cu ft (2,833 bushels).

4
Pack Factor & Total Capacity

Total with 5% compaction pack = (19,630 + 2,833) × 1.05 = 23,586 bushels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pack Factor in grain bins? +
Grain in tall bins compacts under its own immense weight, packing more bushels into the same cubic volume than loose grain. Compaction ranges from 2% in small 18-ft bins up to 8% in massive 60-ft commercial silos.
How many cubic feet are in one bushel of grain? +
One standard USDA struck bushel equals 1.244456 cubic feet. To convert cubic feet to bushels quickly, multiply cubic feet by 0.80356 (or divide by 1.244).