1. The quantitative moisture reading represents the moisture content of the sample material, which is achieved by using a moisture meter that has been specially calibrated to test the moisture in the material. For example, the humidity reading provided by the wood moisture meter when testing wood, or the humidity reading provided by the dry wall moisture meter when testing dry walls.

2. Qualitative moisture readings are estimated using any scale. A good example of qualitative moisture readings is the results given by the reference scale moisture meter. The actual number is only a rough approximation of the moisture content and may not be converted into an accurate percentage of moisture content.

1. Agricultural Industry and Moisture Quantitative Readings

In the worst-case scenario, growing bacteria can cause bundles of hay to spontaneously burn, causing fires and dust explosions in the barn or hay barn. This clearly poses a threat to the health and safety of farmers, livestock, or anyone within the radius of the explosion and shrapnel.

Small square bag. These cotton bales often have a lower density than other types of cotton bales. In satisfactory conditions, these cotton bags should have a moisture content of 18 percent to 20 percent to achieve a good balance between quality and safety.

Big bag. The density is higher than that of small square bundles, but the moisture resistance of large square bundles is lower. The satisfactory humidity range for these cotton bags is 12 percent to 16 percent .

Round hay bales. The density of these cotton bags is similar to that of large square cotton bags. Therefore, it is usually better to maintain their moisture content at 15 percent .