Tool
Cubicle calculator
Estimate cubicle count, dimensions, and barn footprint for a free-stall layout.
Inputs
Recommended layout
Conservative starting point — finalise with your engineer.
Cubicles needed
105 (incl. 5% spare)
Cubicles per row
27
Cubicle width
1.22 m
Cubicle length
2.50 m
Neck rail position
1.70 m from kerb
Loop height
1.15 m
Approx. barn length
35 m
Approx. barn width
24 m
Area per cow
8.4 m²
⚠️ These are reference dimensions. Always verify with a licensed engineer and your local dairy code. Soft bedding (sand or deep-mattress) is the highest-impact decision affecting cow lying time.