Dry Weight Calculator:
Enter the values of dry weight, DW(g) and wet weight, WW(g) to determine the value of Dry Matter Percentage, DM(%).
Dry Weight Formula:
Dry Matter (DM) refers to the portion of a substance that remains after removing all water content. It is an essential parameter in agriculture, food science, and animal nutrition, as it represents the total solids present in a sample, excluding moisture.
The dry matter content of a substance determines its nutritional value, economic worth, and suitability for storage or processing. It is crucial for comparing the nutrient composition of different feeds, grains, and food products on a uniform basis.
Measuring dry matter helps in assessing quality and consistency, especially in livestock feed, as animals consume nutrients rather than water.
The dry matter percentage (DMP) is calculated by dividing the dry weight (DW) of the sample by its wet weight (WW) and multiplying by 100. The wet weight refers to the total weight of the sample before drying, while the dry weight is the remaining weight after all moisture has evaporated. This formula is widely used in laboratories, feed analysis, and industrial food processing to ensure product consistency and efficiency.
Dry Matter Percentage, DM(%) in percentage equals dry weight, DW(g) in grams divided by wet weight, WW(g) in grams, multiplied by 100.
Dry Matter Percentage, DM(%)= DW(g) / WW(g) * 100
DM(%)= dry matter in percentage.
DW(g) = dry weight in grams, g.
WW(g) = wet weight in grams, g.
Dry Weight Calculation:
- A sample of forage has a wet weight of 500g and a dry weight of 210g. Calculate its dry matter percentage (DMP).
Given: DW(g) = 210g, WW(g) = 500g.
Dry Matter Percentage, DM(%)= DW(g) / WW(g) * 100
DM(%)= 210 / 500 * 100
DM(%)= 42%.
- A grain sample has a wet weight of 800g and a dry matter percentage (DMP) of 60%. Find the dry weight (DW).
Given: DM(%)= 60%, WW(g) = 800g.
Dry Matter Percentage, DM(%)= DW(g) / WW(g) * 100
DW(g) = DM(%) * WW(g) / 100
DW(g) = 60 * 800 / 100
DW(g) = 480g.