How big is a typical bale of hay?

They come in different sizes ranging from 2-string (18 inches or 460mm), either by 14 or 16 inches (350mm to 400mm) high and 32 to 48 inches (0.8 to 1.2m) long, to 3-string that are 21 in wide, by 16 inches high, by 3 to 4 feet long. They are also called commercial bales.

What are the different sizes of hay bales?

How Much Does a Bale of Hay Weigh?

Small 2 string square bale 14”x18”x36” 40 to 60 lbs.
Small 3 wire square bale 16”x22”x44” 100 to 120 lbs.
Large square bale 3 ft. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. 1200 to 2,000 lbs.
Round bale 48” wide x 60” dia. 600 to 1,200 lbs.

How big is a 3×3 bale of hay?

To meet this requirement, the 3×3 is 31.5 inches wide while the 3×4 is 47 inches wide, so the 3×4 is actually 50 percent wider and subsequently has 50 percent greater weight per bale.

How big is a 4×4 bale of hay?

Tables

Bale Size (ft)	Est. Bale Weight 2 (lb)	Bale Size, % of a 5×5 Bale
4×4	512	51
4×5	800	80
4×6	1,153	115
5×5	1,000	100

How big is a 50 lb hay bale?

Product information

Product Dimensions	24 x 12 x 16 inches
Item Weight	50 pounds
Manufacturer	STANDLEE HAY COMPANY
ASIN	B00R1P1IPS
Item model number	1500-20021-0-0

What is the most common round bale size?

5×6 balers are the most common here. I can’t think of anyone with a different size. 5×6 baler here, I would say they are the most popular. Net wrap is available in 72″ almost every where.

How many small bales of hay are in a large square bale?

If the large round-bale weighs 1,200 pounds and the small square bales weigh 40 pounds, then one large round hay bale would be equal to 30 small square bales.

How much does a small square bale of hay cost?

From the hay market, square bales, on average, will cost you between $3 and $10 per bale, but some farmers prefer selling their hay per pound, in which case such a bale will be around 50 pounds.

How many square bales of hay are in a 4×5 round bale?

guessing around here a good 4×5 bermuda bale would be 700-800 lbs. Weight of your typical small square. If your small square is weighing 60 lbs per bale then you would have 12-13 sm sq bales per round. As far as fescue….

How much is a small square bale of hay worth?

Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $2.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $64.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 – $85.00). In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light in 2020.

How much is a large round bale of hay worth?

The Price of Hay Bales By Weight