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Beef Yield

  • An average steer weighs 1,150 pounds.
  • An average yield of 62% produces a 715 pound dressed weight carcass.
  • A dressed carcass will yield approximately 569 pounds of red meat and trim.
Cut Weight
(pounds)
Chuck
210
Round
156
Thin Cuts
135
Short Loin
116
Rib
67
Misc
33
Total
715