Many drums nominally measure just under 880 millimetres (35 in) tall with a diameter just under 610 millimetres (24 in), and have a common nominal volume of 208 litres (55 US gal) whereas the barrel volume of crude oil is 42 US gallons (159 L).
How much does a 55 gallon drum full of steel weigh?
You can expect an average 55-gallon drum weight to be about 48 pounds (22 kg) for a steel drum, and about 25 pounds (11 kg) for a plastic drum.
How many 50 lb bags of corn will fit in a 55 gallon drum?
If you are filling a standard 55 gallon barrel with no funnel you can get about 7 1/2 fifty pound bags in it. When it is full or nearly full smack several times on the side of the barrel to help "settle" the corn.2011-06-12