Hog Weight Calculator

Formula

The formula to estimate the Hog Weight is:

\[ \text{HW} = \frac{(HG^2 \cdot BL)}{400} \]

Where:

\( \text{HW} \) is the estimated Hog Weight (pounds).
\( HG \) is the Heart Girth measured around the body of the hog, just behind the front legs (inches).
\( BL \) is the Body Length measured from the base of the tail to between the ears (inches).

Example

Let's say the heart girth is 50 inches and the body length is 60 inches. The estimated hog weight would be calculated as follows:

\[ \text{HW} = \frac{(50^2 \cdot 60)}{400} = 375 \text{ pounds} \]

So, the estimated hog weight is 375 pounds.

What is Hog Weight?

Hog weight is the estimated body weight of a hog. It is an important measure for farmers to determine the health and growth rate of their hogs, as well as for making decisions about feeding, breeding, and marketing. Estimating the weight of a hog can be challenging without a scale, but using the heart girth and body length measurements provides a reliable approximation.