How is the weight of usable meat from carcass weight expressed?

The weight of usable meat from the carcass weight is typically expressed as a percentage using the formula that involves dividing the pounds of meat obtained by the carcass weight and then multiplying by 100. This method allows for an understanding of the efficiency of meat yield from a carcass. By converting the meat weight into a percentage of the carcass weight, it provides a clear way to quantify how much of the animal's weight is converted into marketable meat. This percentage reflects the overall yield and is valuable for evaluating processing efficiency, meat quality, and economic viability in livestock production.

While total weight measurement gives absolute figures, it does not provide a relative measure that can be easily compared across different animals or processing methods. A comparative weight ratio may present a different perspective but lacks the standardized percentage format that is commonly used in the industry. Dressing percentage pertains specifically to the weight of the carcass after processing, rather than focusing solely on the usable meat, making it less applicable in this context.