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Calculation of moisture content calculate the moisture content on a wetweight basis using the following formula. Soil with insufficient water content becomes unfit for cultivation. Moisture content % w2 w3 x 100 w2w1 where, w1 weight of container with lid. Moisture content the simple formula shown above illustrates the method of checking moisture content of sand, gravel, crushed rock, and or fresh concrete. The percentage of water contained in a soil is called as the soil moisture content. Commonly used moisture analysis technologies are the moisture analyzer and the drying oven in combination with a balance. Determination of the moisture content of some fruits and vegetables by microwave heating. A5tm d 297487 standard test methods for moisture, ash.