# Silo (https://logable.app/docs/reference/device-types/silo)

Storage silos for bulk materials.

## Metrics

| Field | Type | Required | Unit | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| weight | number | Yes | kg | Current weight |
| status | string | No |  | Device status |

## Configuration

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| capacity | number | Yes |  | Maximum capacity |
| weightUnit | kg, tons, lbs | Yes | kg | Unit of measurement for weight |
| material | string | No |  | Material being stored |
| usableFloor | number | No |  | The lowest level you can actually draw down to. Leave blank if this silo can be drawn to zero. When set, the depletion estimate counts down to this value instead of zero. |

## Example payload

```json
{
  "timestamp": "2026-07-01T10:00:00.000Z",
  "status": "online",
  "data": {
    "weight": 18750.5,
    "status": "filling"
  }
}
```

For HTTP and MQTT code samples, see https://logable.app/docs/reference/device-types/silo.

## Guides

- [Silo monitoring](https://logable.app/solutions/silo-monitoring)
- [Monitor a silo remotely](https://logable.app/docs/guides/equipment/monitor-a-silo-remotely)