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A 1000 lb. beef typically yields a 600-650 lb. carcass. A 600 lb. carcass yields an average of 360-425 lbs. of take home beef.

Quantities of cuts for whole, half and quarter of beef may contain the following (items with multiple cuts per package are noted in parenthesis):

                       WHOLE            ½ beef          ¼ beef

 

Chuck roast          12                      6                   3

Arm roast             8                          4                   2

Brisket                  2                        1                   0

Ribeye                16 pkg (2)            8 pkg            4 pkg

Tenderloin           12 pkg (2)          6 pkg            3 pkg

NY Strip              14 pkg (2)          7 pkg            3 pkg

Flatiron steak        4 pkg (2)          2 pkg           1 pkg

Sirloin                 16 pkg (2)           8 pkg           4 pkg

Short ribs             4 pkg                2 pkg             1 pkg

Ground beef        60 pkg (2 lb.)     30 pkg           15 pkg

Stew meat          12 pkg (2 lb.)      6 pkg            3 pkg

Skirt steak           8 pkg                 4 pkg            2 pkg

Ground beef is typically an average of 40% of the carcass cut this way. 

¼ Beef = 80-100 lbs., $8.50 per lb.   $680-$850

½ Beef = 160-200 lbs., $8.50 per lb.   $1360-1700

All pricing is subject to change June 2024.

 ***Buying quarters or halves can save approx. 15% over

the cost of buying an equal number of individual cuts.***

A quarter beef typically requires 3 cu ft of freezer space.

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