Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Feed used.
- Enter or select Feed available.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Feed Usage Calculator
Calculate feed usage by comparing feed used with feed available.
How to use the Feed Usage Calculator
Calculate feed usage by comparing feed used with feed available.
What the inputs mean
- Feed used
- Enter the amount actually achieved, completed, or used.
- Feed available
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
Formula or calculation method
Feed used is divided by Feed available and the result is multiplied by 100 to express the relationship as a percentage.
Example
For example, if Feed used is 25 and Feed available is 100, the calculated result is 25%.
How to understand the result
The result is a percentage. A higher or lower percentage has different meaning depending on the calculator, so compare it with the goal, limit, benchmark, or historical value relevant to your situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.