Harvest Yield Calculator
Estimate total harvest yield from planted acreage, expected yield per acre, and crop type. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
Reviewed by Daniel Agrici, Founder & Lead Developer
Formula
Total Yield = Acres × Yield/Acre | Net Revenue = (Total Yield × Price) - (Acres × Cost/Acre)
Total harvest yield is the planted acres multiplied by expected yield per acre. Gross revenue is total yield multiplied by the market price. Net revenue subtracts total production costs (cost per acre times acres planted). Break-even price = Total Costs ÷ Total Yield. Break-even yield = Cost per Acre ÷ Price per Unit.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Corn Field Profitability
Problem:A farmer plants 320 acres of corn, expects 195 bu/acre yield, corn price is $4.75/bu, and production costs are $680/acre.
Solution:Total yield: 320 × 195 = 62,400 bushels\nGross revenue: 62,400 × $4.75 = $296,400\nTotal costs: 320 × $680 = $217,600\nNet revenue: $296,400 - $217,600 = $78,800\nNet per acre: $78,800 / 320 = $246.25/acre\nBreak-even price: $217,600 / 62,400 = $3.49/bu\nBreak-even yield: $680 / $4.75 = 143.2 bu/acre\nProfit margin: 26.6%
Result:Yield: 62,400 bu | Gross: $296,400 | Net: $78,800 ($246.25/acre)
Example 2: Soybean Harvest Estimate
Problem:Estimate revenue for 160 acres of soybeans at 55 bu/acre, price $12.00/bu, costs $450/acre.
Solution:Total yield: 160 × 55 = 8,800 bushels\nGross revenue: 8,800 × $12.00 = $105,600\nTotal costs: 160 × $450 = $72,000\nNet revenue: $105,600 - $72,000 = $33,600\nNet per acre: $33,600 / 160 = $210.00/acre\nBreak-even price: $72,000 / 8,800 = $8.18/bu\nBreak-even yield: $450 / $12.00 = 37.5 bu/acre\nYield vs national avg (51 bu): +7.8% above average
Result:Yield: 8,800 bu | Gross: $105,600 | Net: $33,600 ($210/acre)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is crop yield per acre calculated?
Crop yield per acre is determined by measuring or estimating the total harvested production from a field and dividing by the number of acres planted. For grain crops, yield is typically expressed in bushels per acre, where a bushel is a standardized unit of volume — 56 pounds for corn, 60 pounds for soybeans and wheat, 32 pounds for oats, and 48 pounds for barley. In-field yield estimation before harvest can be done using crop-specific methods. For corn, count the number of ears per 1/1000th of an acre, average the kernels per ear, and multiply by the plant population factor. For soybeans, count the pods per plant, beans per pod, and plants per acre. Modern combine harvesters with yield monitors provide real-time, GPS-mapped yield data as the crop is harvested, allowing field-level analysis of productivity variations and informed management decisions for future seasons.
How do I calculate plant spacing for maximum yield?
Square foot gardening assigns each plant a grid space: 1 per square foot for tomatoes and peppers, 4 for lettuce, 9 for beets, 16 for carrots and radishes. Traditional row spacing is wider to allow cultivation equipment. Intensive spacing increases yield per area but requires more fertile soil and consistent watering.
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