Moisture Content Containers – Durable

Moisture tins are used to determine the moisture content of soil in lab or field testing. How they are used: 1. Weigh the empty tin with its lid (W1). 2. Place a soil sample into the tin and weigh again (W2). 3. Dry the sample in an oven (usually at 105–110°C for 24 hours). 4. Weigh the dry soil with the tin (W3). 5. Calculate moisture content: Moisture Content (%) = [(W2 − W3) ÷ (W3 − W1)] × 100 This helps engineers understand soil properties for construction and design.