Manure tons per year by species with NPK nutrient value and compost volume.
Total manure
438,000 lb fresh
219.0 tons
Nitrogen (N)
2,409 lb
Phosphorus (P)
1,533 lb
Potassium (K)
2,190 lb
Fresh volume
270.4 yd³
Finished compost
after ~50% volume loss
135.2 yd³
Manure values are for fresh manure; N volatilizes quickly once exposed. Proper composting holds more nitrogen but reduces volume by roughly half. Poultry manure is especially hot — use it sparingly or compost before field application.
NPK values here are averages; a lab test on your own pile is cheap and precise. Factor for bedding, storage method, and how quickly manure reaches the field.
total_lb = head × daily_lb × days
nutrient_lb = tons × nutrient_lb_per_ton
compost_yd³ = fresh_yd³ × 0.5
Compost C:N Ratio
Balance greens and browns for a hot pile — browns-to-greens by volume for the 25:1 to 30:1 sweet spot.
Pasture Stocking Rate
Animal units per acre — see whether your forage quality and head count balance.
Household Food Waste
How much do you throw away? Enter weekly discard; see annual cost, emissions, and redirect ideas.