Appendix A: Standard Moisture and Test Weight

Test weight should always be calculated with a sample that is as close to the industry moisture standard as possible. The table below shows some examples of the industry moisture standard.

Standard Moisture and Test Weight

Grain

 Moisture Test Weight

Wheat

13.5%

60 lb/bu
(77 kg/hL)

Canola

8.5%

47 lb/bu
(60 kg/hL)

Soybean

13%

55 lb/bu
(71 kg/hL)

Barley

14.5%

48 lb/bu
(62 kg/hL)

Corn

15.5%

56 lb/bu
(72 kg/hL)

Rye

14%

56 lb/bu
(72 kg/hL)

Sorghum

13%

56 lb/bu
(72 kg/hL)

Oats

13.5%

32 lb/bu
(41 kg/hL)

Sunflower

10%

25 lb/bu
(32 kg/hL)

 

References for Standard Moisture and Test Weight

Devkota P., & Mulvaney M. J. (2020, May). Adjusting crop yield to a standard moisture content. IFAS Extension, University of Florida. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG442.

 

Isleib, J. (2012, August 6). Test weight in small grains. Michigan State University Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/test_weight_in_small_grains.