Live (lbs) to Fleece Yield (kg)
Selling raw wool to an international metric-based mill? This calculator estimates your flock's raw grease wool production in kilograms based on their live weight in pounds. The combined conversion multiplier is 0.02268.
Cross-Border Wool Mathematics
Converting a live imperial weight to a metric fleece yield involves applying the 5% industry standard yield rule, while also converting pounds to kilograms. Here is how the math breaks down:
1. The 5% Rule
An average wool-producing sheep yields roughly 5% (0.05) of its live weight in raw grease wool.
2. Metric Divisor
To convert pounds to kilograms, the value must be divided by 2.20462.
Important: Grease Wool vs Clean Yield
Remember, this calculates grease wool (raw, unwashed fleece). After the mill scours the wool to remove lanolin, dirt, and vegetable matter, the "clean yield" will be roughly 50% to 70% of this calculated metric weight.
About this
Multiply live weight (lbs) by 0.02268.
Best used for
- International Mill Estimates
- Export Wool Production
- Shearing Projections
Quality checks
- 100 lbs Sheep ≈ 2.26 kg Fleece
Simple workflow
- Step 1
Input live weight in lbs
- Step 2
View estimated metric grease wool yield