Meat Yield & Trim Loss Calculator

Estimate cooked meat weight from raw weight after typical cooking losses.

Usage Tip

Buy about 30% more raw meat than the cooked weight you need to serve.

Cooked Weight
g cooked
After cooking loss
THE MATH
cooked = raw × (1 − loss%)
Roasts and grilled meats lose roughly 20–30% of weight to moisture and fat.
Lean cuts and well-done cooking lose more; gentle cooking retains more weight.
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