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Broiler Feed Conversion Calculator

Calculate feed conversion ratio (FCR) and cost per pound of gain for broiler flocks. Compare your FCR against industry benchmarks.

Inputs

lbs
lbs
$

Results

Feed Conversion Ratio

1.72

Cost per Pound of Gain

$0.28

Total Feed Cost$1,600.00
Feed Efficiency58%
Performance RatingGood
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter total feed consumed in pounds and total weight gain in pounds for the flock or sample group.
  2. Input your feed cost per ton to calculate the cost per pound of live weight gained.
  3. Review Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) — lower is better; 1.5–1.7 is excellent for commercial broilers.
  4. Check Cost per Pound of Gain to evaluate your feed program's economic efficiency.
  5. Compare your FCR against the benchmark chart to identify performance improvement opportunities.

How the result changes with Total Weight Gain

Total Weight GainFeed Conversion RatioCost per Pound of Gain
50,0010.2$0.03
175,0010.06$0.01
325,0000.03$0.00
450,0000.02$0.00

What each input means

Total Feed Consumed
Total pounds of feed consumed by the flock over the grow-out period.
Total Weight Gain
Total live weight gained by the flock (final weight minus placement weight).
Feed Cost
Cost of feed per ton (2,000 lbs). Varies by region and formulation.

What each result means

Feed Conversion Ratio
Pounds of feed per pound of live weight gain. Lower is better.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Total Feed Consumed = 10000, Total Weight Gain = 5800, Feed Cost = 320 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Feed Conversion Ratio
    Feed Conversion Ratio
    1.724 = 1.724
  3. Calculate Cost per Pound of Gain
    Cost per Pound of Gain
    0.28 = $0.28
  4. Calculate Total Feed Cost
    Total Feed Cost
    1600 = $1,600
  5. Calculate Feed Efficiency
    Feed Efficiency
    58 = 58%

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