What are the official methods of moisture content determination

ASTM Standard Methods

  • ASTM D3370
    • Oven-drying method for determining moisture content of powder and granular materials
  • ASTM D4442
    • Standard test method for direct moisture content measurement of construction materials
  • ASTM D4643
    • Standard test method for determination of water (moisture) content of soil by direct heating method
  • ASTM D647
    • Standard test method for electrical resistance of thermosetting plastics

ISO Standard Methods

  • ISO 14211
    • Determination of moisture content in wood
  • ISO 11465
    • Soil quality – Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis – Gravimetric method
  • ISO 6579
    • Determination of water content – Entrained water – Gravimetric method
  • ISO 13373-1
    • Determination of moisture content of cereals and cereal products – Part 1: Reference method

Other Official Methods

  • Karl Fischer Titration
    • Electrochemical method for determining water content of gases, liquids, and solids
  • Microwave Drying
    • Rapid method for determining moisture content using a microwave oven
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
    • Non-destructive method for determining moisture content of materials