Feed conversion ratio (FCR)

kg feed per kg gain, average daily gain and cost per kg of gain

Parameters

Species

Heads

Days on feed

Start weight, kg

End weight, kg

Feed per head, kg

Feed price, UAH/kg

Result

Feed conversion ratio

1,79

typical for species: 1.5–1.9

Average daily gain59,00 g/day

Feed cost per kg gain39,35 UAH

Total feed4 400,00 kg

Total feed cost96 800,00 UAH

FCR = feed fed / live weight gain. Lower is better. For cattle, reference values are on a dry-matter basis; this tool uses as-fed weight. Compare only within your species and technology.

About Feed conversion ratio (FCR)

Feed conversion ratio (FCR) — kg feed per kg gain, average daily gain and cost per kg of gain. Agro: Calculators for farmers and agronomists. Use our tools without registration or installing software. All calculations happen in your browser — your data is never sent to a server.