How much beef do you get when buying a cow? Amount of beef by cut or type of meat.
How much beef is in a half cow?
Approximately 100 pounds of ground beef hamburger
Chuck Roast = 20 lbs
Rolled Rump Roast = 5 lbs
Sirloin Tip Roast = 5 lbs
Stew Meat = 6 lbs
Ribeye Steak = 5 lbs
NY Strip Steak = 5 lbs
Sirloin Steak = 4 lbs
Tenderloin Filets = 3 lbs
Skirt Steak = 3 lbs
Brisket = 4 lbs
Short Ribs = 4 lbs
Soup bones with meat = 8 lbs
Total amount of beef in a half = 165-190 lbs
Approximate Freezer Space is 6 cubic feet
How much beef is in a whole cow?
Approximately 200 pounds of ground beef hamburger
Chuck Roast = 40 lbs
Rolled Rump Roast = 10 lbs
Sirloin Tip Roast = 10 lbs
Stew Meat = 12 lbs
Ribeye Steak = 10 lbs
NY Strip Steak = 10 lbs
Sirloin Steak = 8 lbs
Tenderloin Filets = 6 lbs
Skirt Steak = 6 lbs
Brisket = 8 lbs
Short Ribs = 8 lbs
Soup bones with meat = 16 lbs
Total amount of beef = 335-380 lbs
Approximate Freezer Space is 12 cubic feet
