How much lbs of nut can fit in 4 gallon bucket?

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 8:53 pm

Need some calculation help folks.

How many lbs of nut per gallon of space?

nut · Post by **nut** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 8:57 pm

If I remember correctly a 5 gallon pail is about 60# so 48#.

nepacoal · Post by **nepacoal** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:01 pm

5 gallons is typically between 36 to 40 pounds, depending on the size and quality of the coal.

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:05 pm

Argh, are you two purposely trying to confuse me?

waytomany?s · Post by **waytomany?s** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:08 pm

CorrosionMan wrote: ↑
Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:05 pm
Argh, are you two purposely trying to confuse me?

Of course.

Post by **Rob R.** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:09 pm

I have a Sheetrock compound pail in the cellar and a 40 lb bag of nut. Back in a bit.

waytomany?s · Post by **waytomany?s** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:15 pm

I found a post that said 31#.in a.5 gallon pail.

Post by **Rob R.** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:18 pm

I emptied a 40 on bag of nut into two 4.5 gallon pails. 34 lbs on the left, 6 lbs on the right.

32-34 lbs for a 4 gallon pail is a rough estimate.

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:22 pm

Now you have to figure out if the pails are 4 or 5 gallon, LOL

I really like the shorter 4 gallon pails. It just seems less clumsy pouring it into my stove. If Im scooping I like a coal pail better.

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:24 pm

Alright, thanks folks.

I shoveled/loaded 5 freaking tons of coal yesterday, now I know why I am sore.

I have 4-gallon buckets.

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:26 pm

I should say, I shoved out of my coal pad into buckets then into the basement.

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:29 pm

And if anyone cares my new 20'x30' pad with 3 sided 4' walls will hold 47 tons of nut coal. Must be stacked fairly high in center to avoid spill out.

Retro_Origin · Post by **Retro_Origin** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:32 pm

Every childhood project for me involved a 5 gallon bucket. Wheelbarrow was a luxury and my old man certainly didn't believe in power tools, he was the real defintion of green!
I haul all my coal into my basement in 5 gallon buckets!

CorrosionMan · Post by **CorrosionMan** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:36 pm

Retro_Origin wrote: ↑
Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 9:32 pm
Every childhood project for me involved a 5 gallon bucket. Wheelbarrow was a luxury and my old man certainly didn't believe in power tools, he was the real defintion of green!
I haul all my coal into my basement in 5 gallon buckets!

I get that, BUT ... I burn an average of 8 tons a season and am getting too old and fat.

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Sun. Sep. 25, 2022 10:45 pm

Thats a lot of pails of coal! (and a lot of calories "burned" pun intended).

How much lbs of nut can fit in 4 gallon bucket?

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