Break Even Calculator

This page provides a standard framework for calculating break-evens. Entry values provided with defaults can be overridden based on your own farming practices.

Calculator Notes

  • The values in the yellow boxes are defaults. They can be changed to reflect your individual costs and values.
  • The blue boxes are calculations based on the values entered in the yellow boxes.
  • Ration formula will have to be an average for the entire feeding period.
Group 1
 Per Tonne
 Per Tonne
 Per Tonne
 Per Tonne
 Per Tonne

Ration Formula (%)

Group 2
(dd/mm/yy)
(dd/mm/yy)
Per Hd.
Per Cwt.
Group 3
T-Corn:
T-Corn Silage:
T-Barley:
T-Barley Silage:
T-Haylage:
T-Supplement:
Group 4
 (lbs/head)
Total/Hd.
Total/Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.
Per Hd.

TOTAL ALL COSTS:

SELLING PRICE TO COVER:

Group 5
Per Cwt.
Per Cwt.

COST PER CWT. GAIN:

Group 6
Per Cwt.
Per Cwt.

DP (%):

Per Cwt.

BREAK-EVEN
DOLLARS PER CWT:

The calculations on this spreadsheet are subject to the accuracy of your specific input, and is meant solely as a general guide. BFO accepts no responsibility as a result of the user relying or acting upon the information contained herein.