Beef Loin, Short Loin, 0x1
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §174In simple termsA short-cut bone-in short loin, an Item 173 with a tighter flank trim. A cleaner short loin spec for foodservice operators who want less waste before cutting T-bones and porterhouses. Main muscle: longissimus dorsi.
Item 173 with the flank removed by a straight cut ventral to but not more than 3.0 in (rib end) / 2.0 in (sirloin end) from M. longissimus dorsi.
- Max external fat
- 1"
- Weight range
- 21-36+ lb
- Key muscles
- longissimus dorsi, psoas major
- Primal
- Loin
| PSO 1 | 1" rib end × 1" sirloin end | |
| PSO 2 | 1" rib end × 0" sirloin end | |
| PSO 3 | other |
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 723.13¢/lb | 714.16¢/lb | +8.97¢/lb |
| 2026-08-27 | 757.10¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-26 | 794.06¢/lb | 701.71¢/lb | +92.35¢/lb |
| 2026-08-25 | 760.87¢/lb | 711.15¢/lb | +49.72¢/lb |
| 2026-08-24 | 761.78¢/lb | 700.07¢/lb | +61.71¢/lb |
| 2026-08-21 | 764.98¢/lb | 704.97¢/lb | +60.01¢/lb |
| 2026-08-20 | 757.86¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-19 | 755.89¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-18 | 785.23¢/lb | 729.83¢/lb | +55.40¢/lb |
| 2026-08-17 | 756.46¢/lb | 729.11¢/lb | +27.35¢/lb |
| 2026-08-14 | 739.94¢/lb | 700.13¢/lb | +39.81¢/lb |
| 2026-08-13 | 759.83¢/lb | 645.88¢/lb | +113.95¢/lb |
| 2026-08-12 | 742.91¢/lb | 645.44¢/lb | +97.47¢/lb |
| 2026-08-11 | 760.76¢/lb | 654.13¢/lb | +106.63¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef loin, short loin, 0x1?
$7.23/lb as of 2026-08-28, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 5.5% week over week.
Is loin, short loin, 0x1 trending up or down?
Down 17.4% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.
Who sets wholesale loin, short loin, 0x1 prices?
No single seller sets it. Wholesale beef loin, short loin, 0x1 is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
When does demand for loin, short loin, 0x1 run hottest?
Middle meats carry the summer grilling holidays and the December feature window. Retail and foodservice programs commit weeks ahead of those dates, so the wholesale pull arrives before the holiday itself.
What does IMPS 174 mean?
IMPS 174 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Loin, Short Loin, Short-Cut. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The bone-in loin section that produces T-bone and porterhouse steaks. Contains both the strip loin and a portion of the tenderloin. 0x1 trim spec: no tail, 1-inch fat cover.
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