Lime Requirement Estimator
Calculate how much hydrated lime, quick lime, or agricultural limestone you need to raise soil pH across a given land area.
How lime application rates are calculated
The lime requirement depends on the area to be treated, the pH change needed, and the soil type. Clay soils have higher buffering capacity and require more lime per unit area than sandy soils to achieve the same pH change. The calculator uses standard agronomic application rates adjusted for soil type and lime product.
Hydrated lime vs quick lime for soil treatment
Hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) is the most common choice for agricultural and civil engineering soil treatment because it is safe to handle and ready to use. Quick lime (calcium oxide) is more reactive and requires less quantity per unit area, but must be handled with care and is typically used in large-scale civil engineering applications such as road subgrade stabilisation.
SK Stardust Industries supplies both hydrated lime and quick lime from our plant in Parbatsar, Rajasthan. Contact us for pricing and availability.
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