Lead weight estimate???

[wrench]

Quick question for the group.
I've got a line on a bunch of lead, guy says about 1/2 of a 55 gal drum.
Anyone care to guess what that's going to weigh?
Wondering if my truck will haul it....
Thanks in advance!

Thought you guys might like an update on this...and a good laugh. Guy said half a 55 gal drum, I'm in heaven. Then, it turned out that some of the 'haul' was not suitable for use-lead impregnated vinyl material.
Then he downsized, maybe 2-3 5 gal buckets, I thought, well, that's still good.
Yesterday I called to confirm that I needed to drive my big truck, as opposed to a smaller vehicle. He said, "Oh yeah, drive the truck"
Cool.
I got there:roll::(:evil:(drum roll)
A grand total of about 20# of usable lead!
LOL
Can't win 'em all.

[rda72927]

Well, a 5 gallon bucket weights approximately (my guess) 150 lbs, 1.2 of a 55 gallon drum is 27.5. So best guess would be around 825 lbs, + or -.

[dterninko]

I would guess the same. Sounds light though doesn't it? Can't argue with the math though

[scottfire1957]

Also, depends on if there is water in the barrel, from rain and such. (as regards total weight.)

[djgoings]

Recently saw a 55 gallon barrel about 1/3 full of ingots. It weighed about 650 #'s. So I would say 1/2 barrel would push 1/2 ton.

[wrench]

Thanks for the info, guys. Still waiting on the fella to get back to me....:neutral:

[runfiverun]

600 lbs or so.
minus 20% for clips.

[wrench]

Bump with an update!

[runfiverun]

I think they call that ground shrinkage :lol: