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
75 lb
Total cost (price, processing and required fees entered)
$1,199.00
Cost per finished lb
$15.99/lb
Freezer space (rule of thumb)
2.1 cu ft to 2.5 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: $1,199 total for about 75 lb finished, about $15.99/lb finished, processing included.

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