Share cost and freezer calculator

Estimate hanging and packaged weight, total cost, and freezer space for a ranch share. Works without JavaScript (submit the form). Numbers are planning aids only.

Estimates

Hanging weight
Not needed (finished weight entered)
Finished / packaged weight
90 lb to 110 lb
Total cost (price, processing and required fees entered)
$1,750.00
Cost per finished lb
$15.91/lb to $19.44/lb
Freezer space (rule of thumb)
2.6 cu ft to 3.7 cu ft (about 1 cu ft per 30 to 35 lb packaged)
Freezer size hint
A compact chest or upright freezer (about 5 to 7 cu ft) is a common fit.

How this was figured: $1,750 total for about 90-110 lb finished, about $15.91-$19.44/lb finished, processing included.

Typical yield percentages are estimates, not guarantees. Processing fees vary by butcher. Confirm weights and totals with your seller.