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
350 lb to 400 lb
Total cost (price, processing and required fees entered)
$3,395.00
Cost per finished lb
$8.49/lb to $9.70/lb
Freezer space (rule of thumb)
10 cu ft to 13.3 cu ft (about 1 cu ft per 30 to 35 lb packaged)
Freezer size hint
A mid-size chest freezer (about 7 to 12 cu ft) is a common fit.

How this was figured: $3,395 total for about 350-400 lb finished, about $8.49-$9.70/lb finished, plus processing (amount not posted).

Note: processing extra, amount not posted, so this estimate may leave out costs.

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