Buying meat in bulk is a great way to save money and support local farmers. But in order to benefit from your bulk purchase you’ll need to ensure adequate freezer space.
Remember that this is a guide only, as animals are a living product and do vary in size.
How much will fit in my chest freezer?
To properly store half a cow in your freezer you’re going to need a fair amont of space.
145 Litre Chest Freezer
What will fit
- Whole and Half Sheep (OR)
- 1/8th Cow/ Beef Box (OR)
- 1/4 Cow
200 Litre Chest Freezer
What will fit
- Whole and Half Sheep (OR)
- 1/8th Cow/ Beef Box (OR)
- 1/4 Cow (OR)
- 1/2 Cow
300 Litre Chest Freezer
What will fit
- Whole and Half Sheep (OR)
- 1/8th Cow/ Beef Box (OR)
- 1/4 Cow (OR)
- 1/2 Cow
500 Litre Chest Freezer
What will fit
- Whole and Half Sheep (and)
- Whole Cow!
Half A Cow - how much freezer space for a Cow?
Whole Cow
Every cut from the cow
Approximately 160kg to 220kg – will need 400 litres of freezer space
Half A Cow
One Side of The Cow
Approximately 80kg – will need 200 litres of freezer space
Quarter Cow (1/4)
One Side of The Cow,
divided between two people
Approximately 40kg – will need 100 litres of freezer space
Eighth of Cow (1/8)
Beef Box, or Similar
Approximately 20kg – will need 50 litres of freezer space
Half A Cow - how much freezer space for a Sheep?
Whole Sheep
Every cut from a single sheep
Approximately 22kg – will need 50 litres of freezer space
Half Sheep
Every cut from a single sheep
Approximately 10kg – will need 25 litres of freezer space
