You don't need a scale to weigh your pig! This simple formula will make it a lot easier to calculate your pig's weight. So if you want to make sure that your pig is ready to be butchered, use this technique!

By taking 2 simple measurements and applying them to a formula, you can get a general idea of the live weight of your hog. We’ve been using it for several years in order to gauge when our pigs would be ready for slaughter.

According to this method if you take a couple measurements and then apply them to a formula, you can calculate how many pounds your pig weighs.

We like to do this to make sure they’re gaining well and to schedule when they will need to be butchered. The pigs come so small and look so big, we always think they’re ready long before they actually are!
{How to Weigh a Pig Without a Scale}
There are two measurement to take. It’s best to start this practice while the pigs are younger so they get used to it. Just makes it easier on you.

The first measurement is the length.
That’s from the base of the tail…

All the way to between the ears.

The second measurement is the heart girth.
Then apply those numbers to the following formula:

Heart Girth Squared X Length Divided by 400

Pretty simple to do, right?! It's amazing how accurate it can be as well! This formula is a perfect way to keep track of your pig's weight so that he's butchered at the right time.

For more information on weighing pigs and more, be sure to check out Reformation Acres.