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
360 lb to 440 lb
Total cost (price, processing and required fees entered)
$6,000.00
Cost per finished lb
$13.64/lb to $16.67/lb
Freezer space (rule of thumb)
10.3 cu ft to 14.7 cu ft (about 1 cu ft per 30 to 35 lb packaged)
Freezer size hint
A large chest freezer (about 14 to 18 cu ft) is a common fit.

How this was figured: $6,000 total for about 360-440 lb finished, about $13.64-$16.67/lb finished, processing included.

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