Moisture Shrink/Loss Calculator

Exact Calculator

Calculate weight loss when drying honey from its current moisture to a target level. Shows revenue impact of the shrink.

Starting Weight(lbs)

Starting Moisture(%)

Target Moisture(%)

Results

Water removed

2.4lbs

Final weight

97.6lbs

Weight loss

2.4%

Revenue impact (at $10/lb)

$24.39

Weight lost × honey price

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