How to Calculate Milk Rate

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Milk Rate Calculator

Formula: SNF = (CLR / 4) + (0.21 × Fat) + 0.36

Market Rates (Component Pricing)

Calculation Summary

Calculated SNF: 0.00%
Total Fat Mass: 0.00 kg
Total SNF Mass: 0.00 kg
Calculated Rate per Liter: 0.00
Total Payment Amount: 0.00

How to Calculate Milk Rate: A Guide for Dairy Farmers

Understanding how milk rate is calculated is essential for dairy farmers and collection centers to ensure fair payments. Unlike simple volume-based pricing, modern dairy economics relies on the quality of the milk, specifically its Fat and SNF (Solids-Not-Fat) content.

The Component Pricing Formula

Most dairy cooperatives and private dairies use a formula that pays separately for the mass of Fat and the mass of SNF delivered. This method encourages farmers to improve the quality of their milk rather than just the volume.

The General Formula:
Total Payment = (Total Kg of Fat × Price per Kg Fat) + (Total Kg of SNF × Price per Kg SNF)

Key Metrics Explained

  • Fat %: The percentage of butterfat in the milk. Buffalo milk typically has higher fat (6-9%) compared to cow milk (3-5%).
  • SNF (Solids-Not-Fat): This includes proteins (casein), lactose, minerals, and vitamins. It is a critical indicator of milk purity and nutritional value.
  • CLR (Corrected Lactometer Reading): A specific gravity measurement taken using a lactometer. It is often used to calculate SNF if laboratory testing is not available.

Calculating SNF from CLR

If you do not have a digital milk analyzer, you can calculate SNF using the Richmond Formula, which is widely accepted in the industry:

SNF = (CLR / 4) + (0.21 × Fat %) + 0.36

This calculator automatically applies this formula if you choose to input the CLR value instead of the direct SNF percentage.

Why Milk Rate Fluctuates

The rate per liter changes daily based on the quality of the specific batch. Even if the market price for Fat and SNF remains constant, a drop in your milk's fat content (due to feed changes, weather, or lactation cycle) will immediately lower the rate per liter.

function toggleClrField() { var useClr = document.getElementById('useClr').checked; var snfGroup = document.getElementById('snfInputGroup'); var clrGroup = document.getElementById('clrInputGroup'); if (useClr) { snfGroup.style.display = 'none'; clrGroup.style.display = 'block'; } else { snfGroup.style.display = 'block'; clrGroup.style.display = 'none'; } } function calculateMilkRate() { // Get Inputs var volume = parseFloat(document.getElementById('milkVolume').value); var fat = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fatPercent').value); var priceFat = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pricePerKgFat').value); var priceSnf = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pricePerKgSnf').value); var useClr = document.getElementById('useClr').checked; // Variables for calculation var snf = 0; // Validation if (isNaN(volume) || volume <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid milk quantity."); return; } if (isNaN(fat) || fat < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid Fat percentage."); return; } if (isNaN(priceFat) || priceFat < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid price for Fat."); return; } if (isNaN(priceSnf) || priceSnf < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid price for SNF."); return; } // Determine SNF if (useClr) { var clr = parseFloat(document.getElementById('clrReading').value); if (isNaN(clr) || clr <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid CLR reading."); return; } // Richmond's Formula snf = (clr / 4) + (0.21 * fat) + 0.36; } else { snf = parseFloat(document.getElementById('snfPercent').value); if (isNaN(snf) || snf mass conversion or input is in Kg. // If input is Liters, technically Mass = Liters * Density. // Standard dairy calculators often treat 1 L approx equal to calculations based on percentages directly for payment. // We will calculate strictly on component mass percentage of the volume input. var totalFatKg = volume * (fat / 100); var totalSnfKg = volume * (snf / 100); // Calculate Value var valueFromFat = totalFatKg * priceFat; var valueFromSnf = totalSnfKg * priceSnf; var totalAmount = valueFromFat + valueFromSnf; var ratePerUnit = 0; if (volume > 0) { ratePerUnit = totalAmount / volume; } // Display Results document.getElementById('resSnf').innerHTML = snf.toFixed(2) + "%"; document.getElementById('resTotalFat').innerHTML = totalFatKg.toFixed(3) + " kg"; document.getElementById('resTotalSnf').innerHTML = totalSnfKg.toFixed(3) + " kg"; document.getElementById('resRatePerLiter').innerHTML = ratePerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('resTotalAmount').innerHTML = totalAmount.toFixed(2); // Show Results Box document.getElementById('result').style.display = 'block'; }

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