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Tennessee feeder calf prices by weight
Medium and Large 1 steers and heifers from the week of Oct 19, 2026.
| Weight | Steers $/cwt, $/head | Heifers $/cwt, $/head |
|---|---|---|
| 250-300 lbs | $534.85 $1,482 at 277 lbs | $464.36 $1,240 at 267 lbs |
| 300-350 lbs | $482.37 $1,563 at 324 lbs | $433.28 $1,421 at 328 lbs |
| 350-400 lbs | $486.60 $1,844 at 379 lbs | $413.28 $1,570 at 380 lbs |
| 400-450 lbs | $437.41 $1,859 at 425 lbs | $379.69 $1,621 at 427 lbs |
| 450-500 lbs | $425.90 $2,010 at 472 lbs | $368.08 $1,745 at 474 lbs |
| 500-550 lbs | $394.38 $2,074 at 526 lbs | $350.09 $1,848 at 528 lbs |
| 550-600 lbs | $364.49 $2,089 at 573 lbs | $339.37 $1,934 at 570 lbs |
| 600-650 lbs | $346.40 $2,144 at 619 lbs | $323.20 $2,001 at 619 lbs |
| 650-700 lbs | $336.12 $2,245 at 668 lbs | $313.69 $2,086 at 665 lbs |
| 700-750 lbs | $330.50 $2,370 at 717 lbs | $302.44 $2,190 at 724 lbs |
| 750-800 lbs | $318.16 $2,447 at 769 lbs | $299.58 $2,307 at 770 lbs |
| 800-850 lbs | $320.81 $2,624 at 818 lbs | $256.58 $2,104 at 820 lbs |
| 850-900 lbs | $306.93 $2,695 at 878 lbs | $267.83 $2,381 at 889 lbs |
| 900-950 lbs | $304.71 $2,794 at 917 lbs | $234.00 $2,188 at 935 lbs |
Medium and Large 1 feeder cattle. Each price is the weighted average USDA published for that weight class in the Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary, week of Oct 19, 2026. The $/head figure multiplies that price by the average weight USDA reported for the class.
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Feeder cattle sell by the hundredweight (cwt), which is 100 pounds. Value per head is the weight divided by 100, times the price per cwt. A 550 lb steer at $370.00/cwt is 5.5 × $370.00 = $2,035.
Price per cwt falls as weight goes up, because heavier calves need less time on feed to finish. That is why USDA reports prices in 50 lb weight classes, and why the calculator uses the weight class your calf falls in rather than one price for all weights.
Grade matters. Medium and Large 1 is the most common feeder grade at Southeast auctions; 1-2 and 2 are thinner-muscled and sell for less. Sale barn reports also list lots described as fleshy, thin, value added or full; those are not used here.
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Questions about Calf Price Calculator | What Is My Calf Worth Today?
How much is a calf worth right now?
In Tennessee, USDA's weekly summary for the week of Oct 19, 2026 put Medium and Large 1 steers at $394.38/cwt for 500-550 lbs, or $1,972 for a 500 lb calf. Use the calculator for other weights and states.
What does cwt mean in cattle prices?
Hundredweight, or 100 pounds. A price of $350/cwt is $3.50 a pound.
How do I calculate the value of a calf?
Divide the weight by 100 and multiply by the price per cwt for that weight class. 500 lbs at $380/cwt is 5 × $380 = $1,900.
Why do lighter calves bring more per pound?
Buyers pay more per pound for lighter calves because they will gain weight more cheaply than a finished animal sells for. The total per head is still higher for heavier calves.
Where do these prices come from?
The weekly cattle auction summaries USDA Market News publishes for each state, which combine the sale barns USDA reporters covered that week.