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Silo Capacity Calculator for Broiler Chicken Farms

Calculate the feed weight (kg & tonnes) a cylinder-plus-cone silo can hold, plus days of feed left based on daily consumption. Presets included for broiler pellet, crumble and mash.

Silo dimensions & feed type

Full silo capacity

Volume
28.06
Feed weight
18,516 kg
= 18.52 t
Days of feed
10.3
at your daily rate
Assumes a standard cylinder + cone (bottom-tapered) silo — the common Aussie broiler shed silo. Custom bulk density available for premium diets.

The formula

Cylinder volume (m³) = π × (diameter / 2)² × cylinder height

Cone volume (m³) = (1/3) × π × (diameter / 2)² × cone height

Feed weight (kg) = (cylinder + cone volume) × bulk density (kg/m³)

Days of feed left = feed weight (kg) ÷ daily consumption (kg/day)

Reference bulk densities (Australian feed mills)

Feed typeBulk density (kg/m³)Range
Broiler pellet660640–680
Broiler crumble620600–640
Broiler mash580550–620
Turkey pellet700680–720
Layer pellet640620–660
Confirm with your mill — bulk density varies with pellet quality, moisture and grain profile.

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