Spray Quality and Volume Matrix

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Key takeaways
  • Water sensitive paper helps visualize and assess spray coverage.
  • Matrix combines spray quality and volume factors into one reference.
  • Print and carry the matrix into the field for comparisons to your applications.
  • Aim for deposits similar to the middle of the matrix on average.
  • Download versions available in US units and metric PDF formats.

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We often write about how valuable water sensitive paper can be to visualize and assess the coverage we’re getting from a specific application method.  A handy reference is this matrix that combines both factors.  Print it and use it in the field to compare what your application method is doing to these relative standards.  On average, you will want to see deposits similar to those in the middle of the matrix.

Spray Quality Matrix (US)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download US units Matrix here (pdf)

Spray Quality Matrix (metric)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download Metric Matrix here (pdf)

 

 

About the Author

Tom Wolf

Tom Wolf is based in Saskatoon, SK and has 35 years research experience in the spraying business. He obtained his BSA (1987) and M.Sc. (1991) in Plant Science at the University of Manitoba, and his Ph.D. (1996) in Agronomy from the Ohio State University. Tom focuses on practical advice that is research-based to improve the efficiency of producers.

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Wolf, Tom. (2015). Spray Quality and Volume Matrix. Sprayers 101. https://sprayers101.com/spray-quality-volume-matrix/ (Accessed on April 14, 2026 at 06:59)
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