How to use this result
Compare a shipped meat box with a local alternative using delivered cost and edible pounds.
Use realistic package-specific assumptions and test them against your own weighed results when possible. The calculator isolates the quantity and cost question; method fit, labor, flavor, and whether leftovers get eaten still matter.
Questions people ask
Why use edible pounds?
Bone, skin, trim, and unwanted items can make stated package weight overstate household value.
Should I include a first-box promotion?
Run the normal recurring price separately so a temporary offer does not hide future cost.
How should I value unwanted cuts?
Use what the package is worth to your household, possibly zero, rather than the merchant's highest listed retail price.
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