How much does this hold?

Here is a handy list from allaboutfoodstorage.com. If you ever need to know how much food storage will fit into a particular container. This is the list for you! Print it out and slip it into your hand dandy food storage binder and you will always be prepared.


1 gallon container = 7 lbs. wheat, rice or sugar

1 gallon container = 5 lbs. flour or powdered milk

1 gallon container = 4 lbs. dry macaroni

1 gallon container = 3 lbs. potato flakes, oatmeal or instant milk

5 gallon bucket = 35 lbs. wheat, beans, rice or sugar

5 gallon bucket = 25 lbs. powdered milk or flour

5 gallon bucket = 20 lbs. dry macaroni

5 gallon bucket = 15 lbs. potato flakes, oatmeal, or instant milk

55 gallon drum = 400 lbs. wheat, beans, rice, or sugar

55 gallon drum = 275 lbs. powdered milk or flour

55 gallon drum = 225 lbs. dry macaroni

55 gallon drum = 160 lbs. potato flakes, oatmeal, or instant milk