Silage & Baleage Dry Matter (DM) Tonnage Calculator
Calculate true Dry Matter (DM) tonnage, wet bale weight, feed value per ton of DM, and daily herd feeding duration for wrapped round baleage and bunker silage.
Bale Specifications & Forage Moisture
Scale weight or loader sensor weight (635 kg)
Target baleage is 45%–55% (40%–60% range)
Cost per wrapped bale
Herd Feeding Requirements (Optional)
~2.0% to 2.5% body weight in dry matter
Total Dry Matter (DM) Harvest
Optimal Fermentation
17.50 Tons DM
From 35.00 Total Wet Tons (50.0% Dry Matter)
Per Bale Dry Matter
700 lbs DM / bale
317.5 kg DM / bale
True Cost Per Ton of Dry Matter
$185.71 / Ton DM
vs $92.86 / Wet Ton
Herd Feeding Duration & Consumption
Daily Herd DM Requirement:
1,120 lbs DM / day
Daily Wet Bales Consumed:
1.60 bales / day
Days of Total Forage Supply:
31.3 Days of Feed
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert wet forage price to cost per ton of dry matter?
Divide the price per wet ton by the dry matter percentage in decimal form. For example, if wet silage is $60/ton at 40% dry matter (60% moisture), Cost/Ton DM = $60 / 0.40 = $150 per ton of actual dry matter.
How many layers of plastic wrap are needed for baleage?
Extension standards recommend a minimum of 6 to 8 mils of UV-stabilized stretch wrap (typically 6 to 8 layers) applied within 2 to 4 hours of baling to completely exclude oxygen.