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How to Calculate Fertilizer Nutrient Amounts

1. Multiply the bag weight (A) times the percent of each nutrient (B). For example, a 50 lb. bag of Poly Plus 24-5-11 blend contains the following total nutrients:

Bag Weight

Nutrients
Total
Nutrients
50
50
50
X
X
X
0.24
0.05
0.11
=
=
=
   12 lbs. of Nitrogen (N)
   2.5 lbs. of Phosphorous (P)
   5.5 lbs. of Potassium (K)
    
2. Divide the total amount of each nutrient by the square foot coverage (C), as indicated by the fertilizer label.
Total
Nutrients

Coverage
Nutrients per
1,000 sq. ft.
12
2.5
5.5



12
12
12
=
=
=
   1 lb. of Nitrogen (N)
   0.20 lb. of Phosphorous (P)
   0.46 lb. of Potassium (K)


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