Dehydrator Yield Calculator

Calculate the dried weight yield from fresh produce based on food type and starting weight.

Fresh Weight

Food Type

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Dried Weight

4.8 oz

Dried Weight0.3 lbs

Water Removed27.2 oz

Reduction Ratio6.7:1

Weight Retained15%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the fresh weight of the food item in pounds or ounces.
Select the food type (fruit, vegetable, meat jerky, herbs, etc.) to apply the correct moisture reduction ratio.
The calculator shows expected dried weight, water removed, reduction ratio, and weight retained percentage.
Use dried weight to determine packaging amounts and storage container sizes needed.

How the result changes with Fresh Weight

Fresh Weight: Starting weight of fresh food before dehydration in ounces.
Food Type: 1 = Fruit (retains 15%), 2 = Vegetable (retains 10%), 3 = Meat/Jerky (retains 30%), 4 = Herbs (retains 8%).

Identify Input Parameters
Fresh Weight = 32, Food Type = 1 = 2 input(s) provided
Calculate Dried Weight
4.8 = 4.8
Calculate Dried Weight
Dried Weight
0.3 = 0.3
Calculate Water Removed
Water Removed
27.2 = 27.2

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