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How much freezer space do we need?

Published on 1st October, 2025

How much freezer space do we need?

Buying meat in bulk is a great way to save money and support local farmers. But in order to benefit from your bulk purchase you’ll need to ensure adequate freezer space.

Remember that this is a guide only, as animals are a living product and do vary in size.

How much will fit in my freezer?

To properly store half a cow in your freezer you’re going to need a fair amont of space.

Top / Bottom Fridge / Freezer

freezer space for beef

What will fit

  • Whole and Half Sheep
  • 5 or 10kg Beef Box

Side / Side Fridge / Freezer

freezer space for beef

What will fit

  • Whole and Half Sheep
  • 5 or 10kg Beef Box
  • 1/8th Cow / 20KG Box

145 Litre Chest Freezer

145Lchestfreezer

What will fit

  • Whole and Half Sheep
  • 1/8th Cow/ Beef Box (OR)
  • 1/4 Cow

200 Litre Chest Freezer

200L chest freezer

What will fit

  • Whole and Half Sheep
  • 1/4 Cow or smaller
  • 1/2 Cow (just)

300 Litre Chest Freezer

300L Chest Freezer

What will fit

  • Whole and Half Sheep
  • 1/2 Cow or smaller

500 Litre Chest Freezer

500L Chest Freezer

What will fit

  • Whole Cow
  • Whole Sheep


Half A Cow - how much freezer space for a Cow?

Whole Cow

Every cut from the cow

Approximately 160kg to 220kg – will need 400 litres of freezer space

Half A Cow

One Side of The Cow

Approximately 80kg – will need 200 litres of freezer space

Quarter Cow (1/4)

One Side of The Cow, divided between two people

Approximately 40kg – will need 100 litres of freezer space

Eighth of Cow (1/8)

Beef Box, or Similar

Approximately 20kg – will need 50 litres of freezer space

Farmer to Fridge