How much meat fits in 7, 15, 20 cubic feet — sized to half beef, whole pig, whole lamb.
Total capacity
15.0 cu ft × 30 lb/cu ft
450 lb
Half beef equivalent
~300 lb take-home per half
1.50×
Whole pig equivalent
~175 lb take-home per whole
2.57×
Whole lamb equivalent
~50 lb take-home per whole
9.00×
Whole chickens
~4 lb each
113
Pack density varies a lot. Loose roasts and irregular cuts fill space poorly (~30 lb/cu ft). Vacuum-sealed ground beef in tidy rectangles can hit 40 lb/cu ft. Leave ~10% air for circulation.
A standard half beef is ~300 lb take-home. Pair with the Half or Quarter Beef calculator to plan your order.
capacity_lb = cubic_feet × density_lb_per_cuft
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