Approximate Silage Bunker, Pile and Bag Capacities

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Chart - Approximate Silage Bag Capacities

Calculations based on University of Wisconsin Forage Ext. Silage Bag Calculator

*Actual capacity varies with moisture content, length of cut and packing density.

1Capacity based on 16 lbs. DM per cubic foot
2Capacity based on 13 lbs. DM per cubic foot
3Capacity based on 33 lbs. DM per cubic foot
4Capacity based on 42 lbs. DM per cubic foot


Chart - Approximate Silage Bag Capacities

Calculations based on University of Wisconsin Forage Ext. Silage Bag Calculator

*Actual capacity varies with moisture content, length of cut and packing density.

1Capacity based on 16 lbs. DM per cubic foot
2Capacity based on 13 lbs. DM per cubic foot
3Capacity based on 33 lbs. DM per cubic foot
4Capacity based on 42 lbs. DM per cubic foot


Chart: Approximate Silage Pile Capacities

Calculations based on University of Wisconsin Forage Ext. Silage Bag Calculator

*Actual capacity varies with moisture content, length of cut and packing density
**Assumes a 1:3 slope for sidewalls, back and front ramps

 
1
Capacity based on 16 lbs. DM per cubic foot
2Capacity based on 13 lbs. DM per cubic foot


Chart: Approximate Silage Bunker Capacities

Calculations based on University of Wisconsin Forage Ext. Silage Bag Calculator
  
* Actual capacity varies with moisture content, length of cut and packing density
** Pioneer calculations are based on following assumptions:

  1. Sidewalls are with no slope
  2. Back wall exists

1 Capacity based on 16 lbs. DM per cubic foot
2 Capacity based on 13 lbs. DM per cubic foot

 

 



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