Enter the wet weight and the weight after drying an object into the calculator to determine the moisture content.
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Moisture Content Formula
The following formula can be used to calculate moisture content.
MC = (w – d) / w * 100
- Where MC is the moisture content (%)
- w is the weight while wet
- d is the weight while dry
Moisture Content Definition
Moisture content is defined as the percentage of the weight of a saturated object that is associated with water.
Moisture Content Example
How to calculate moisture content?
- First, determine the weight of the object while wet.
Using a scale, we find the object to be 20g while wet.
- Next, determine the weight while dry.
After drying the object, we weigh it again and find that the weight is 10g.
- Finally, calculate the moisture content.
Using the formula we find the moisture content to be 50%.
FAQ
What is a moisture content?
Moisture content is a percentage of the total weight of an object that is due to moisture within the object.
