Expected Yield
106.4 lbs
12oz Jars
141
Quart Jars
35
Value
$1,692
Net Honey Yield
106.4 lbs
~5% extraction loss from 112 lbs raw
12oz Jars
141
Quart Jars
35
Value
$1,692
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20 × 7 × 0.80 × 1.0 × 1.0 = 112 lbs raw. Net = 112 × 0.95 = 106.4 lbs. Jars = 106.4×16/12 = 141.
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10 × 4.5 × 0.80 × 0.6 × 0.7 = 15.12 raw. Net = 15.12 × 0.95 = 15.1 lbs.
A deep Langstroth frame produces about 7 lbs of honey when fully capped. Medium frames yield about 4.5 lbs and shallow frames about 3 lbs. Actual yield varies by 50–120% depending on nectar flow, season, and region.
| Frame Type | Lbs/Frame | 20 Frames | 40 Frames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep | 7.0 | 140 lbs | 280 lbs |
| Medium | 4.5 | 90 lbs | 180 lbs |
| Shallow | 3.0 | 60 lbs | 120 lbs |
Subtropical regions produce about 20% more honey than temperate zones due to longer growing seasons. Arid regions produce about 50% less, and northern zones about 30% less due to shorter summers.
A productive hive in a temperate climate yields 30–60 lbs of surplus honey per year, filling 40–80 twelve-ounce jars. First-year hives rarely produce surplus — the bees need most honey for their own winter stores.
Expect about 5% honey loss during extraction from wax cappings, uncapping tank residue, and honey left on equipment. Using a heated uncapping knife and proper draining time minimizes losses below 5%.
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