Calculating Moisture Content
Moisture content is calculated as a percentage respective to the wetness or dryness of any wood. The general formulae used in calculating moisture content is given as:
Wet weight – Dry weight x 100
Dry weight 1
Example: If a sample of wood weighs 70gm before and 50gm after drying, what is the percentage moisture content?
Solution:
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