What is a Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) Calculator

Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) Calculator computes the efficiency of feed utilization in animal production (meat, eggs, or milk) by calculating the ratio of feed consumed to product output.

It is widely used in agriculture to optimize feeding strategies and improve productivity.

How to Calculate FCR

Input the total feed consumed, select the product type, and provide the required values. The formulas are:

• For Meat: FCR = Total Feed / Total Weight Gain
• For Eggs: FCR (Eggs) = Total Feed / Weight of Eggs Produced; FCR (Per Dozen) = (Total Feed / Number of Eggs) * 12
• For Milk: FCR = Total Feed / Weight of Milk Produced

Click 'Calculate' to see the results.

Examples

Example 1 (Meat): Total Feed = 25 kg, Initial Weight = 22 kg, Final Weight = 120 kg.

Calculation: Weight Gain = 120 - 22 = 98 kg, FCR = 25 / 98 ≈ 0.2551

Example 2 (Eggs): Total Feed = 25 kg, Egg Weight = 25 kg, Number of Eggs = 15.

Calculation: FCR (Eggs) = 25 / 25 = 1, FCR (Per Dozen) = (25 / 15) * 12 = 20

Example 3 (Milk): Total Feed = 25 kg, Milk Weight = 125 kg.

Calculation: FCR = 25 / 125 = 0.2

Enter values and click 'Calculate' to verify.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is FCR?

FCR measures how efficiently animals convert feed into products (meat, eggs, or milk), with lower values indicating better efficiency.

2. How is FCR calculated for meat?

It’s the total feed consumed divided by the total weight gain of the animal(s).

3. What does FCR per dozen eggs mean?

It’s the feed required to produce a dozen eggs, calculated as (Total Feed / Number of Eggs) * 12.

4. Can I use liters for milk?

Yes, the calculator assumes 1 liter of milk = 1 kg for simplicity.