Horse Hay Bales Calculator
Plan how much hay your horses need for a set number of days. Enter the number of horses, how much each one eats, and the weight of one bale.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Multiply the number of horses by the hay each eats a day and by the number of days. Divide that by the weight of one bale and round up to whole bales.
Hay eaten varies with the horse, the weather and the quality of the hay. Weigh a few bales, since bale weights differ, and use the real figure.
Worked example
2 horses eating 25 lb a day for 30 days need about 1,500 lb of hay, or 30 bales bales.
Questions
How much should a horse eat each day?
It depends on the horse's size, work and the quality of the hay. Ask your vet or feed supplier for a figure for your horse.
Why round up?
A partial bale still has to be bought and stored, so rounding up keeps a margin.
Is every bale the same weight?
No. Bales differ in size and moisture, so weigh one to get the real number.
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