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
45 lb to 55 lb
Total cost (price, processing and required fees entered)
$1,000.00
Cost per finished lb
$18.18/lb to $22.22/lb
Freezer space (rule of thumb)
1.3 cu ft to 1.8 cu ft (about 1 cu ft per 30 to 35 lb packaged)
Freezer size hint
A spare shelf in a home refrigerator freezer may work for very small shares.
How this was figured: $1,000 total for about 45-55 lb finished, about $18.18-$22.22/lb finished, processing included.
Typical yield percentages are estimates, not guarantees. Processing fees vary by butcher. Confirm weights and totals with your seller.