Silo dimensions & feed type
Full silo capacity
Volume
28.06
m³
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 type | Bulk density (kg/m³) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Broiler pellet | 660 | 640–680 |
| Broiler crumble | 620 | 600–640 |
| Broiler mash | 580 | 550–620 |
| Turkey pellet | 700 | 680–720 |
| Layer pellet | 640 | 620–660 |
Confirm with your mill — bulk density varies with pellet quality, moisture and grain profile.
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