By state
What a 800 lb calf brought this week
Medium and Large 1 feeder cattle (1-2 where a state reports that grade instead), 800-850 lb weight class, from each state's latest USDA weekly auction summary. The big number is value per head at 800 lbs.
| State | Steer | Heifer | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Oct 26, 2026 | $2,447 $305.90/cwt | $2,182 $272.79/cwt | $2,207 $275.89/cwt |
| Kentucky Oct 26, 2026, M&L 1-2 | $2,615 $326.87/cwt | $2,261 $282.67/cwt | $2,141 $267.58/cwt |
| Virginia Oct 26, 2026 | $2,362 $295.19/cwt | $2,276 $284.55/cwt | $2,120 $265.00/cwt |
| North Carolina Oct 26, 2026 | $2,255 $281.87/cwt | $1,944 $242.98/cwt | $1,897 $237.07/cwt |
| Georgia Oct 26, 2026 | $2,482 $310.29/cwt | $2,142 $267.71/cwt | $2,339 $292.33/cwt |
| Alabama Oct 26, 2026 | $2,626 $328.20/cwt | $2,200 $275.00/cwt | $2,132 $266.55/cwt |
| Mississippi Oct 26, 2026 | $2,450 $306.21/cwt | $2,384 $298.04/cwt | $2,184 $273.04/cwt |
| Arkansas Oct 26, 2026 | $2,665 $333.13/cwt | $2,250 $281.26/cwt | $2,264 $283.03/cwt |
| Missouri Oct 26, 2026 | $2,842 $355.25/cwt | $2,587 $323.35/cwt | $2,098 $262.21/cwt |
Value per head = 800 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 800 lbs and every other weight
| Weight | Steers $/cwt, $/head | Heifers $/cwt, $/head |
|---|---|---|
| 250-300 lbs | $531.37 $1,509 at 284 lbs | $445.35 $1,256 at 282 lbs |
| 300-350 lbs | $498.18 $1,609 at 323 lbs | $414.49 $1,355 at 327 lbs |
| 350-400 lbs | $446.67 $1,724 at 386 lbs | $420.59 $1,569 at 373 lbs |
| 400-450 lbs | $438.63 $1,864 at 425 lbs | $386.93 $1,641 at 424 lbs |
| 450-500 lbs | $413.38 $1,943 at 470 lbs | $366.14 $1,736 at 474 lbs |
| 500-550 lbs | $395.11 $2,066 at 523 lbs | $343.50 $1,793 at 522 lbs |
| 550-600 lbs | $367.26 $2,101 at 572 lbs | $328.93 $1,875 at 570 lbs |
| 600-650 lbs | $355.42 $2,228 at 627 lbs | $324.25 $2,004 at 618 lbs |
| 650-700 lbs | $343.15 $2,309 at 673 lbs | $313.05 $2,091 at 668 lbs |
| 700-750 lbs | $333.06 $2,415 at 725 lbs | $295.78 $2,144 at 725 lbs |
| 750-800 lbs | $314.76 $2,436 at 774 lbs | $289.80 $2,266 at 782 lbs |
| 800-850 lbs | $305.90 $2,505 at 819 lbs | $272.79 $2,253 at 826 lbs |
| 850-900 lbs | $314.36 $2,716 at 864 lbs | $268.34 $2,321 at 865 lbs |
| 900-950 lbs | $290.00 $2,639 at 910 lbs | not reported |
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 26, 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 800 lbs
Questions
Questions about How Much Is a 800 lb Calf Worth?
How much is a 800 lb calf worth?
In Tennessee, week of Oct 26, 2026, Medium and Large 1 steers in the 800-850 lb class averaged $305.90/cwt, which is $2,447 for a 800 lb steer. The table above has heifers, bulls and 8 other states.
How much is a 800 lb heifer worth?
Tennessee Medium and Large 1 heifers: $272.79/cwt for 800-850 lbs, or $2,182 for a 800 lb calf. Heifers usually bring less per pound than steers of the same weight.
Is a 800 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.