Buying in Bulk: A Cost Breakdown
Here’s a handy breakdown of cost estimates and weight conversions for each type of WSDA beef share we offer. Curious about hanging weight vs. boxed weight? Click HERE for all the details.
WINDY N RANCH 100% GRASS FINISHED WAGYU/ANGUS BEEF
Estimates below are based on live weights of 900 to 1200 lbs with 42% shrinkage from live weight to hanging weight, and 35% to 40% shrinkage from hanging weight to boxed weight. Please keep in mind that these are just estimates, and a variety of factors will determine the hanging weight, boxed weight and final price of your bulk order.
WHOLE: $14/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 522 to 696 lbs | Est. Cost: $7,308 to $9,744
Example Breakdown:
1050 lbs live weight – 42% shrinkage = 580 lbs hanging wt.
580 lbs hanging weight x $14/lb = $8,120
580 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 348 – 377 lbs boxed wt.
HALF $14.50/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 261 to 348 lbs | Est. Cost: $3,784.50 to $5,046
Example Breakdown:
525 lbs live weight – 42% shrinkage = 304 lbs hanging wt.
304 lbs hanging weight x $14.50/lb = $4,408
304 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 182 – 198 lbs boxed wt.
QUARTER $15/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 131 to 174 lbs | Est. Cost: $1,965 to $2,610
Example Breakdown:
263 lbs live weight – 42% shrinkage = 152 lbs hanging wt.
152 lbs hanging weight x $15/lb = $2,280
152 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 91 to 99 lbs boxed wt.
100% GRASS FINISHED ANGUS BEEF
Estimates below are based on live weights of 1100 to 1400 lbs with 42% shrinkage from live weight to hanging weight, and 35% to 40% shrinkage from hanging weight to boxed weight.
WHOLE: $13/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 638 to 812 lbs | Est. Cost: $8,294 to $10,556
Example Breakdown:
1250 lbs live weight – 42% shrinkage = 725 lbs hanging wt.
725 lbs hanging weight x $13/lb = $9,425
725 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 435 to 471 lbs boxed wt.
HALF: $13.50/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 319 to 406 lbs | Est. Cost: $4,3065.50 to $5481
Example Breakdown:
625 lbs live weight – 42% shrinkage = 363 lbs hanging wt.
363 lbs hanging weight x $13.50/lb = $4,900.50
363 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 218 to 236 lbs boxed wt.
GRASS FED/GRAIN FINISHED ANGUS BEEF
Estimates below are based on live weights of 900 to 1200 lbs with 40% shrinkage from live weight to hanging weight, and 35% to 40% shrinkage from hanging weight to boxed weight.
WHOLE: $13/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.: 540 to 720 lbs | Est. Cost: $7,020 to $9,360
Example Breakdown:
1050 lbs live weight – 40% shrinkage = 630 lbs hanging wt.
630 lbs hanging weight x $13/lb = $8,190
630 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 378 to 410 lbs boxed wt.
HALF: $13.50/lb
Est. Hanging Wt.:270 to 360 lbs | Est. Cost: $3,645 to $4,860
Example Breakdown:
525 lbs live weight – 40% shrinkage = 315 lbs hanging wt.
315 lbs hanging weight x $13.50/lb = $4,252.50
315 lbs hanging weight – 35% to 40% shrinkage = 189 to 205 lbs boxed wt.