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Stocking Rate Calculator

Livestock units per hectare and whether your land can carry the herd.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Stocking rate

1.25 LU/ha

Total livestock units
50
Land capacity
1.8 LU/ha
Maximum animals this land carries
72
Status
Within capacity
Area per animal
0.8 ha
Spare capacity
22 animals

About the Stocking Rate Calculator

Livestock units per hectare and whether your land can carry the herd.

Also known as: carrying capacity calculator, livestock units per hectare, grazing density, lu/ha calculator.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter number of animals, stock type, grazing area, pasture quality.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

stocking rate = total livestock units ÷ hectares

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Number of animals = 50
  • Stock type: Adult cattle (1.0 LU)
  • Grazing area = 40 hectares
  • Pasture quality: Good (1.8 LU/ha)

the calculator returns:

  • Stocking rate: 1.25 LU/ha
  • Total livestock units: 50
  • Land capacity: 1.8 LU/ha
  • Maximum animals this land carries: 72