Aerial view of agricultural field for seeding rate calculation

播种量计算器

计算任意作物每英亩所需的种子量。获取总重量、袋数、成本估算和行距分析。

播种率计算器

估算你作物的种子用量、袋数和成本

Default for Corn: 20 lbs/acre

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Typical for Corn: 50 lb bags

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种子总量
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所需袋数
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预估费用
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每英亩种子数
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行距计算器

将播种率转换为基于行的种子间距

每行英尺种子数
1.5
at 8" seed spacing
每英亩行英尺数
17,424
at 30" row spacing
每英亩种子数
26,136
作物播种率每磅种子数行距(英寸)袋装规格(磅)
Corn201,3503050
Wheat12015,0007.560
Soybeans602,5003050
Oats8013,0007.548
Sorghum815,0003050
Sunflowers46,0003050
Grass Seed (Fescue)8227,000625
Alfalfa20199,000650
Cover Crop Blend5010,0007.550

点击某行以加载该作物的典型值。用量因品种、地区和土壤条件而异。

How to Calculate Seeding Rate

Seeding rate is the amount of seed planted per unit area, typically expressed in pounds per acre (lbs/acre) or kilograms per hectare (kg/ha). Getting the right seeding rate is critical: too little seed leads to thin stands and weed pressure, while too much wastes expensive seed and creates overcrowding.

The basic formula is simple: Total Seed = Seeding Rate × Field Area. If you're planting wheat at 120 lbs/acre on a 50-acre field, you need 6,000 lbs of seed (100 bags at 60 lbs each).

Common Seeding Rates by Crop

CropRate (lbs/acre)Row Spacing
Corn~2030"
Wheat90–1207.5"
Soybeans50–7015–30"
Oats64–967.5"
Alfalfa15–256–7"
Cover Crop Blend40–60Broadcast

Row Spacing and Seed Population

Row spacing directly affects plant population per acre. The row spacing calculator shows you exactly how many seeds per acre your chosen combination produces. This is especially important for row crops like corn and soybeans where target populations drive yield.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much corn seed do I need per acre?

Corn is typically planted at about 20 lbs per acre (approximately 32,000 seeds per acre at 30-inch row spacing). Actual rates vary by hybrid and target population.

What is the seeding rate for wheat?

Winter wheat is typically drilled at 90–120 lbs per acre (1.2–1.8 million seeds per acre). Higher rates are used for late planting or poor seedbed conditions.

How do I calculate seed needed for my field?

Multiply the seeding rate (lbs/acre) by your field area (acres). For example, 120 lbs/acre × 50 acres = 6,000 lbs. Divide by bag weight to get the number of bags.

What is a cover crop blend seeding rate?

Cover crop blends are typically seeded at 40–60 lbs per acre depending on the species mix. Common blends include cereal rye, crimson clover, and radish.

How does row spacing affect seeding rate?

Narrower row spacing increases plant population per acre. Corn at 30-inch rows with 8-inch seed spacing yields about 26,000 seeds/acre, while 15-inch rows would double that density.

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