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This calculator computes the pounds of a given fertilizer required, based on the nutrient ratio of the fertilizer (the three numbers prominently displayed on the fertilizer label, sometimes called the "N-P-K ratio") and the pounds of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), and potash (K2O) necessary for a given area, as stated in a reliable soil test.
To use this calculator, you must enter the percentages of nitrogen, phoshpate, and potash in the fertilizer you are using. These percentages are the three numbers which appear on the fertilizer package. Do not enter the symbol "%".
You must also enter the pounds of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash required, as indicated by a soil test. This test will give the number of pounds of each of these nutrients per a certain area (for instance, per 100 square feet). You must also enter this area.
Finally you must enter the area of your lawn or garden.
This page was last revised on December 4, 2004.
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