To calculate the surface area of a 55-gallon drum, we first need to determine the dimensions of the drum. A standard 55-gallon drum typically has a diameter of 22.5 inches and a height of 33.5 inches. The surface area of a cylinder can be calculated using the formula 2πr² + 2πrh, where r is the radius and h is the height of the cylinder. Plugging in the values for the radius and height of the drum, we can calculate the surface area in square inches.
A 55-gallon drum can hold approximately 55 gallons of water when empty. This volume is equivalent to about 208 liters. However, the actual volume may vary slightly depending on the drum's design and any internal fittings. Always ensure the drum is clean and suitable for storing water.
The displacement of a 55-gallon drum refers to the volume of liquid it can hold, which is approximately 208.2 liters. This measurement indicates the amount of space the drum occupies when filled to its capacity. If you need to calculate the displacement in a different unit or context (e.g., when submerged), please specify.
Multiply 128 ounces by 55 gallons. There are 128 fluid ounces in a U.S. gallon. Therefore, 55 gallons would contain 6,400 fluid ounces.
The drum should measure 23 inches diameter 36 inches height These are all external measurements.
Height = 36 inches (3 feet) Diameter = 21 inches
Er...55 gallons?
55 gallons?
.2723122 to be exact
616 lbs
Volume = 55 gallons = 12,705 cubic inches = 7.3524 cubic feet (rounded)
The standard industrial oil (or barrel) drum has a capacity of 200-liters. In United States gallons (gal) one barrel holds 55-gal.
Gas is 6.3 lbs. per gallon. 55 gallons of gas will weigh 346.5 lbs. A steel drum will weigh 40 lbs. and a plastic 55 gallon drum will weigh 20 lbs.
The only way that I know of to do it accurately is to have the drum standing upright on it's bottom. If you measure the height of the drum in inches and divide 55 by the height it will tell you how many gallons are in it. For instance: If the drum measures 36 inches high then you know that each inch is equal to 1.527 gallons. 55 divided by 36 equals 1.53. If the tape measure reads 5 and 3/4 inches then you would multiply 1.53 times 5.75 (5 3/4). There would be about 8.8 gallons left in the drum. The measurement of 36 inches was just a guess on my part. You will have to measure a drum for yourself. I would go out to the barn and measure one but it's raining and you are the one that wants to know. The standard 55 gal drums are 22.5 inches diameter and 33.5 inches high. I took 33.5 x 1.6417 = 55 gal So with a measurement of 5.75 inches x 1.6417 = 9.44 gals
an extension adapter must be installed to the drum fill adapter
Weight of 1 US Gallon of water = approx. 8.35 lb x 55 gallons = 459.25 lb
Purchasing a 55 gallon drum is relatively easy and can be done by visiting a salvage or recycling center. A finished drumset from a 55 gallon drum is a harder thing to come by but there are instructions on You Tube or one could purchase a finished set from classified local advertisements.