By state
What a 450 lb calf brought this week
Medium and Large 1 feeder cattle (1-2 where a state reports that grade instead), 450-500 lb weight class, from each state's latest USDA weekly auction summary. The big number is value per head at 450 lbs.
| State | Steer | Heifer | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Oct 19, 2026 | $1,917 $425.90/cwt | $1,656 $368.08/cwt | $1,770 $393.34/cwt |
| Kentucky Oct 19, 2026, M&L 1-2 | $1,984 $440.86/cwt | $1,669 $370.89/cwt | $1,928 $428.55/cwt |
| Virginia Oct 19, 2026 | $1,955 $434.37/cwt | $1,603 $356.14/cwt | $1,782 $395.93/cwt |
| North Carolina Oct 19, 2026 | $1,784 $396.35/cwt | $1,530 $339.97/cwt | $1,697 $377.03/cwt |
| Georgia Oct 26, 2026 | $1,897 $421.59/cwt | $1,705 $378.86/cwt | $1,853 $411.74/cwt |
| Alabama Oct 26, 2026 | $1,889 $419.82/cwt | $1,600 $355.64/cwt | $1,825 $405.48/cwt |
| Mississippi Oct 26, 2026 | $1,808 $401.85/cwt | $1,570 $348.85/cwt | $1,777 $394.99/cwt |
| Arkansas Oct 19, 2026 | $1,875 $416.64/cwt | $1,610 $357.76/cwt | $1,916 $425.76/cwt |
| Missouri Oct 19, 2026 | $2,092 $464.86/cwt | $1,818 $403.99/cwt | $1,862 $413.69/cwt |
Value per head = 450 lbs ÷ 100 × the weighted average price per cwt USDA published for that weight class. Blank cells mean the state's summary did not list that class at this weight.
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Tennessee
Tennessee calf prices at 450 lbs and every other weight
| 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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Calves lighter and heavier than 450 lbs
Questions
Questions about How Much Is a 450 lb Calf Worth?
How much is a 450 lb calf worth?
In Tennessee, week of Oct 19, 2026, Medium and Large 1 steers in the 450-500 lb class averaged $425.90/cwt, which is $1,917 for a 450 lb steer. The table above has heifers, bulls and 8 other states.
How much is a 450 lb heifer worth?
Tennessee Medium and Large 1 heifers: $368.08/cwt for 450-500 lbs, or $1,656 for a 450 lb calf. Heifers usually bring less per pound than steers of the same weight.
Is a 450 lb calf worth more per pound than a heavier one?
Usually, yes. Price per cwt drops as weight goes up, but the total per head still rises. Compare the nearby weights linked above.
What grade is Medium and Large 1?
USDA feeder cattle grades combine frame size (Medium and Large) and muscling (1 is thickest). It is the most common grade at Southeast sale barns and the one used on this page.