Here's a good rule of thumb:

• 8 Medium crabs yields approximately 1/3 pound of crab meat
• A bushel of Medium crabs yields approximately 4 lbs of crab meat

• Do I need Crabbin' Gloves when ordering live crabs?
• Do I need a crab mallet to eat crabs.
• How many crabs are in a bushel?
• Where do the crabs come from?
• How do I steam live crabs?
• What is the difference between male and female crabs?
• How do I reheat steamed crabs when they arrive?
• Should I order my crabs live or steamed?