Calculating Spreader Load
Weigh and empty 5-gallon bucket.
Fill the bucket level full with litter.
Weigh the bucket again. Subtract the empty bucket weight from the empty bucket weight to calculate the weight of the contents.
Multiply by 1.5 to calculate pounds per cubic feet (density).
Multiply the manure density by the cubic foot capacity of spreader (see equip. manual) then divide by 2000 to calculate the tons of litter per spreader load .