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Nathan H.

asked • 01/22/17

A 55 gallon drum filled with sand weighs 816lbs. The empty drum weighs 38lbs. Find the unit weight of the sand in pounds per cubic foot

A 55 gallon drum filled with sand weighs 816lbs. The empty drum weighs 38lbs. Find the unit weight of the sand in pounds per cubic foot

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Mark M. answered • 01/22/17

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The sand weighs 778 lbs. (816 - 38)

1 gal = 0.133681 ft³

55 gal = 7.352455 ft³

Unit weight = 778 lbs / 7.352445 ft³

Can you calculate?

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Nathan H.

Sure can. Thanks for the help.

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Mark M.

Good! You are welcome.

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