Carcass (kg) to Live Weight (kg)
Bought a hanging half or whole lamb from a butcher and want to know how big the animal was while alive? This tool reverse-engineers the 50% dressing percentage. Simply input the carcass weight (kg) to instantly see the estimated live weight (kg). The multiplier used is 2.0.
kg (Carcass)
kg (Live)
The Mathematics of Reverse Yields
When calculating forward (live to carcass), we multiply by 0.5 because the carcass is half the weight of the live animal. To calculate backward, we simply do the inverse: divide by 0.5, which is mathematically identical to multiplying by 2.
Why Back-Calculate?
- Evaluating flock genetics based on abattoir hanging reports.
- Verifying pricing for custom butchery (often priced on hanging weight vs live weight).
- Estimating total feed intake and efficiency post-harvest.
The Simple Formula
Carcass kg × 2
= Live kg
About this
Multiply the hanging carcass weight by 2.
Best used for
- Butcher Yield Analysis
- Farm Analytics
- Customer Transparency
Quality checks
- 20 kg Carcass ≈ 40 kg Live
- 35 kg Carcass ≈ 70 kg Live
Simple workflow
- Step 1
Enter the hanging carcass weight in kilograms
- Step 2
View the estimated live weight of the sheep
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