Grain Moisture Meters

The Missouri Weights and Measures Division is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of grain moisture meters and associated equipment such as scales, thermometers, and charts. Weights and Measures officials annually inspect and certify moisture measuring equipment. The standards and inspection procedures for grain moisture meters are contained in NIST Handbook 44 Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices. A copy of NIST Handbook 44 can be obtained from the U.S. Government Print Office, Washington DC 20402, phone: (202) 783-3238. There is a fee for this publication.

Each January, owners and operators of moisture meters are required to register all commercial meters with the Weights and Measures Division. There is a registration fee of $10 for one device and $5 for each additional device. Registration forms can be obtained from the Missouri Division of Weights and Measures, Moisture Meter Program, P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630.

For further information contact the Metrology Laboratory and Moisture Meter Program.