When a project spec says “stabilize at 4 percent” or “add 5 percent cement,” your spreader controller usually needs a surface spread rate in pounds per square yard. Here is a simple, reliable way to convert that percentage into the number your controller expects. The Core Formula Spread rate (lb/yd²) = 0.75 × T × D × Read more Converting a Percentage to a Surface Spread Rate (lb/yd²)

Your tanker just arrived and you have the scale receipt. You also know the target spread width and the controller setpoint in pounds per square yard. The next step is simple: calculate how far that load should carry so you can mark off the run before you start. The Core Formula Distance (feet) = 9 × L Read more How Far Will This Tanker Load Go? Converting Load, Width, and Target Rate Into a Marked Distance