Novid Inc. | Hopper Bin Storage Calculator for Fertilizers & Grains

Right Size Your Bin

Calculate bin capacity by weight or volume.

Whether you are storing grains (Wheat, Canola, Corn) or heavier dry fertilizers, accurate sizing is critical for site planning and safety.

While standard grain bins are rated in Bushels, Novid stainless steel hopper bins are engineered to handle the extreme density of Dry Fertilizer. Use this calculator to determine:

Grain Storage: The estimated bushel count for your harvest.
Fertilizer Storage: Calculate the total Metric Tonnes your bin can hold.
Safe Loading: Ensure your commodity density does not exceed the bin's weight rating.

If you have any questions, contact a Novid representative today.

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*Results are estimates for planning purposes only and do not guarantee structural capacity. Actual material density may vary. Please consult a Novid representative for certified sizing and a formal quote.

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novid stainless steel hopper bottom dry fertilizer bins

Engineered for Density

Common material densities & weights.

Novid stainless steel bins are engineered to withstand the higher density of dry fertilizer. While standard grain bins are often limited to lighter crops and less corrosive products, our industrial-grade bins are built to handle heavier, more corrosive inputs.

Use the reference tables below to confirm the weight of your specific commodities.

Dry Fertilizer Densities

PRODUCT	N-P-K GRADE	DENSITY (lbs/ft³)

Urea	46-0-0	48-52 lbs
MAP (Monoammonium Phosphate)	11-52-0	58-62 lbs
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)	18-46-0	58-61 lbs
Potash	0-0-60	65-70 lbs
Ammonium Sulfate (AMS)	21-0-0-24	60-64 lbs
MESZ (MicroEssentials)	12-40-0-10	58-62 lbs
ESN (Polymer Coated)	44-0-0	45-48 lbs

IMPORTANT: The commodities listed above are for density and weight reference only. The inclusion of a product in this list does not verify its chemical compatibility with standard Novid stainless steel tanks.

Corrosion resistance varies significantly based on concentration, temperature, and steel grade (304 vs. 316). Users are responsible for verifying chemical compatibility with a Novid engineer prior to purchase. Novid Inc. assumes no liability for corrosion or tank failure resulting from incompatible product storage.

Grain & Feed Densities

COMMODITY	BUSHEL WEIGHT	DENSITY (lbs/ft³)

Wheat	60 lb/bu	48 lbs
Canola	50 lb/bu	40 lbs
Corn	56 lb/bu	45 lbs
Soybeans	60 lb/bu	48 lbs
Peas	60 lb/bu	48 lbs
Barley	48 lb/bu	39 lbs
Oats	32 lb/bu	26 lbs
Flax	56 lb/bu	45 lbs

Hopper Bin Storage Calculator

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Common material densities & weights.

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