Natural Resources Extension Program
Calculating the current storage capacity
Use this worksheet to calculate the current storage capacity of your solid manure storage facility. Compare the volume (ft3) of manure produced to your current manure storage capacity. Is the capacity of your manure storage area adequate? If not, you may need to consider additional or alternative storage practices.
Example
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Storage Capacity (ft3)
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Length (ft) | x Width (ft) | x Height (ft) | = Total ft3 |
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1. Lower lot
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150
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x 250
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x 10
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= 375,000 ft3
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Your Facility
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Storage Capacity (ft3)
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| Structure ID
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Length (ft) | x Width (ft) | x Height (ft) | = Total ft3 |
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1.
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x _________
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x ________
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= ________
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2.
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x _________
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x ________
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= ________
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3.
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x _________
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x ________
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= ________
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Converting volume (ft3) to weight (lb):
See this page for a more detailed explanation
- 5 gallon bucket = 2/3 of ft3
- If the 5 gallon bucket contains 4 pounds of manure per 2/3 of ft3
- Then, 1 ft3equals 6 pounds (4 divided by 2/3 = 6 lbs)
- If your operation has 375,000 ft3 of manure, that is equivalent to 2,250,000 lbs. of manure (6 lbs x 375,000 ft3 = 2,250,000 lbs).
- So, the storage capacity in the above example would hold 2,250,000 lbs of manure.
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Updated: 08/28/2009 | |
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