t/week
Silo Sizing and Storage Duration Calculator
Customers often ask how much silo storage they need. A practical rule of thumb is to aim for around one to two weeks of storage depending on site layout, collection rate, and operating preference. This tool converts waste production and bulk density into required storage volume and compares it with standard Ranheat silo sizes.
Tool Inputs
kg/m3
Lower density = fluffier / lighter material. Higher density = denser / heavier packed material.
days
days
Defaults are 3 days and 7 days. Rule of thumb is roughly one to two weeks depending on site operation.
Required Storage Volume
Recommended Standard Silo Sizes
Classified against your minimum and maximum storage duration requirement.
Main Silo Fill Visual
Engineering Guidance
- Collection frequency and transport logistics can shift practical storage targets.
- Material consistency and bridging behaviour can reduce usable storage in practice.
- Access constraints and site layout can dictate maximum practical silo footprint and height.
- Sizing differs if the system is disposal-only versus heating plus disposal.