Estimate the electricity and fuel cost of drying, aerating, and handling stored grain. The result shows total energy cost, cost per bushel, and the share attributable to electricity for easier storage-budget comparisons.
The main result converts the entered operating assumptions into a consistent planning measure. Review the supporting results before making a purchasing, scheduling, storage, or field decision.
Planning estimate only. Actual agricultural results depend on crop condition, weather, calibration, handling, and local requirements.
For 30,000 bushels, 14,000 kWh at $0.14, $4,200 dryer fuel, and $350 other charges, total energy cost is $6,510, or $0.217 per bushel.
Inputs that multiply the total directly have a proportional effect, while percentage losses or efficiency assumptions change the usable result. Test realistic low and high scenarios.
Use the units shown beside each field. You may convert the final result afterward, but do not mix mass, volume, area, or currency units inside one calculation.
Use expected values for planning and actual measured records for review. Keeping both results makes forecast error visible.
Sampling, moisture, equipment calibration, weather, product variation, and unrecorded losses can all create differences.
No. It performs the stated arithmetic only. Follow agronomic advice, equipment manuals, product labels, and applicable local rules.
| Input | Unit | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Grain handled | bu | Quantity dried or stored. |
| Electricity use | kWh | Fans, conveyors, and controls. |
| Electricity rate | $/kWh | Blended variable rate. |
| Dryer fuel cost | $ | Total fuel charge for the batch. |
| Other energy charges | $ | Demand or contracted energy charges. |