Banana Dry Weight Calculator

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the fresh weight of your bananas in kilograms (kg). For example, if you have a bunch weighing 5 kg, enter 5.
2. Enter the moisture content percentage of your bananas. This is typically between 75-80% for fresh bananas but can vary based on ripeness and growing conditions.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the dry weight and water content.
4. The results will show the dry weight of the bananas, the actual weight of water, and the percentage of water in the bananas.

When to Use This Calculator

This calculator is particularly useful for agricultural purposes such as:

• Estimating the dry matter content in banana harvests for yield calculations
• Commercial banana processing where moisture content affects product quality
• Research studies on banana composition and nutritional content
• Food storage and preservation planning

Understanding Banana Moisture Content

Bananas typically have a moisture content of around 75-80% by weight. This means that in a 1 kg bunch of bananas, approximately 0.75-0.8 kg is water and the remaining 0.2-0.25 kg is dry matter containing carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

Example Calculation

Let's say you have a bunch of bananas weighing 10 kg with a moisture content of 78%:

Dry Weight = 10 kg × (1 - 78/100) = 10 kg × 0.22 = 2.2 kg

Water Weight = 10 kg - 2.2 kg = 7.8 kg

Water Percentage = (7.8 kg / 10 kg) × 100 = 78%

This means your 10 kg bunch of bananas contains 2.2 kg of dry matter and 7.8 kg of water.