How much freezer space do I need?
posted on
August 20, 2024
How much freezer space you’ll need and just how much meat is the right amount for your family.
First up, let’s talk chicken:
| Chickens Some whole most cut up | Freezer Space Needed |
| 10 Chickens | 2 cubic feet |
| 20 Chickens | 3 cubic feet |
| 40 Chickens | 6 cubic feet |
And now for the beef:
| Family Size | Meals per Week | Beef Quantity |
| 2 people | 2 meals | ¼ Beef |
| 2 people | 4 meals | ½ Beef |
| Family of 4 | 2 meals | ½ Beef |
| Family of 4 | 4 meals | Whole Beef |
| Family of 6 | 2 meals | ¾ Beef |
| Family of 6 | 4 meals | 1.5 beef |
Freezer Space for Beef:
| Amount of Beef | Freezer Space Needed |
| ¼ Beef | 5 cubic ft (2shelves in upright) |
| ½ Beef | 10 Cubic ft (4 shelves in upright) |
| Whole Beef | 20 cubic ft (dedicated Freezer) |
