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Shrimp Pond Calculator

Estimate shrimp harvest yield, feed conversion, and grow-out time based on pond size, stocking density, survival rate, and target harvest size.

Inputs

acres
PL/m²
%
grams

Results

Total Harvest

5,019 lbs

≈ 5 grand pianos

Total Harvest2,276 kg
Post-Larvae Stocked121,406
Shrimp at Harvest91,055
Count Per Pound18 shrimp/lb
Feed Conversion Ratio1.6
Total Feed Required8,030 lbs
Days to Harvest175 days
Yield Per Acre5,019 lbs/acre
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Pond Size, Stocking Density, and Survival Rate.
  2. Set Target Harvest Size.
  3. Review the Total Harvest (lbs) result.
  4. Use Total Harvest (kg) and Post-Larvae Stocked to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Pond Size

Pond SizeTotal Harvest
1050,185 lbs
35175,648 lbs
65326,203 lbs
90451,666 lbs

What each input means

Pond Size
Total pond water surface area in acres.
Stocking Density
Post-larvae stocked per square meter. Semi-intensive: 15-30, intensive: 50-150.
Survival Rate
Expected percentage of stocked shrimp surviving to harvest. Typical: 60-85%.
Target Harvest Size
Desired average individual shrimp weight at harvest in grams. 25g = ~18 count/lb.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Pond Size = 1, Stocking Density = 30, Survival Rate = 75, Target Harvest Size = 25 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Harvest
    Total Harvest
    5019 = 5019
  3. Calculate Total Harvest
    Total Harvest
    2276 = 2276
  4. Calculate Post-Larvae Stocked
    Post-Larvae Stocked
    121406 = 121406

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