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1 ton = 2000 pounds, so 2.5 tons = 5000 pounds and water is 8.33 pounds/gal, so 5000/8.33 = 600 gallons. It is inexact because water density is given at 60 F, 14.7 psi. Impurities like chlorine in the water can make it slightly heavier. If you want a more accurate estimate, take a qallon of water and weigh it first in the container, then the container. The difference will be the correct density to use.

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