How much weight can an empty 5 gal bucket hold up?

[DrewBrees713]

Do you think I can put 15 gal of water on top of an empty 5 gal salt bucket? Will it hold with that much weight on top?

 

[EW_Fish]

That would be only 120 lbs. I weigh more then that and I use it to stand on

 

[SaltAddict]

I'm sure it will. I would turn the bucket over so the top is down. Cylinders are prolly to strongest shape as they have no corners as weak spots.

 

[DrewBrees713]

How's about 20g of water?

 

[Mike J.]

Can't tell you exact numbers, but I'd say hundreds of pounds, 500? I know we've taken them and put boards across them for a short scaffold and had 600 pounds of guys on them. two buckets and a board

 

[SaltAddict]

It will more than likely hold a 40 gallon. What you will eventually run into is a lack of balance or too much pressure in a central location on the bottom of whatever you set on it

 

[EW_Fish]

Just make sure it dosn't get top heavy.

 

[DrewBrees713]

Probably gonna put down a small plank on top to spread the weight. Thanks guys!

 

[mfinn]

Sounds like a water spill waiting to happen.

 

[Bad Company]

It won't like lateral forces when loaded. I'd stick to under 200 pounds and make sure that it isn't bumped heavily.