Weight Estimation

Weight Estimation

In our summer class school year 2013, I have learned how to estimate the weight of the piglet by using tape measure. The process is very simple. 

• First you have to get the hearth girth of the piglet in inches. It is the circumference just behind the forelegs of the piglet and then 

• Next is the body length in inches. It is from the base of the tail to the base of the ear. 

Then you’ll proceed to the formula. The formula is hearth girth squared multiply by body length over four hundred. The answer will be in pounds if you want to get the kilogram, you just have to convert the answer into kilogram by dividing it by 2.2.

For example you have a piglet that has a heart girth of 22” and body length of 25”.

Formula: HG²×BL               Solution: 22²×25  =  484×25  =  12100  =  30.25 lbs

                 400                                    400             400            400

To convert into kilograms divide the answer by 2.2.

Solution: 30.25 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 13.75 kg

Weight estimation is important because you can get the weight of the piglet without the hassle of putting it into the weighing scale. You can even use this weight estimation if you are to buy bigger pigs if you are on the business of buy and sell.