Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Ohio Livestock Manure Management Guide

Bulletin 604-06


Appendix I - Manure Spreader Volume Conversions

Source: Manure Spreader Capacity and Common Conversions for Manure Spreader Volumes; Nebraska Guide G95-1276 A, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, November 1995. Used by permission.

Table 30. Common Conversions for Manure Spreader Volumes.
To Convert From: To: Multiply By:
Bushels Cubic Feet 1.24
Gallons Cubic Feet 0.134
Gallons Pounds 8.3 (L)
Gallons Tons 0.0041 (L)
Cubic Feet Gallons 7.48
Cubic Feet Pounds 62 (L) or 55 (S)
Cubic Feet Tons 0.031 (L) or 0.0275 (S)
L = Liquid manure; S = solid manure.

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