Shipbroker Notes : Grain Space Bale Space

Gross and net tonnages are measures of capacity. But, those actually concerned with shipping space prefer to use the grain space and bale space figure. These give the actual volumes available for cargo. Grain space is the space available for a liquid-type cargo, like bulk grain, which can flow into every corner. Bale space is the space available for solid cargo. Bale space is usually about 7–10% less than grain space.