ABSTRACT
Investigations on the effect of filing capacity of shredded tobacco are presented in this paper. It was stated from the results that the highest density was estimated in oriental tobaccos (270 g/cm3). The average density of Virginia tobacco was 240 g/cm3 and that of Burley 170 g/cm3. With reference to the type, the lowest density was recorded in Burley tobacco ribs. Tobacco mixtures in major tobacco companies and in our country are based mainly on combinations of oriental, Burley and Virginia tobaccos, reconstituted tobacco and expanded tobacco ribs.

Key words: filing capacity, shredded tobacco, virginia, burley, oriental tobaccos