If a rectangular container measures 6 inches by 6 inches by 1 foot, what is the weight of the water it can hold in pounds?

To determine the weight of the water that the rectangular container can hold, we need to start by calculating the volume of the container. The dimensions of the container are given as 6 inches by 6 inches by 1 foot. First, it’s important to convert all dimensions to the same unit for consistency. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, the height of the container in inches is 12 inches.

Now we can calculate the volume:

• Volume = length × width × height

• Volume = 6 inches × 6 inches × 12 inches

• Volume = 432 cubic inches.

Next, we need to convert the volume from cubic inches to gallons since the weight of water is often calculated in terms of gallons. There are 231 cubic inches in a gallon. Therefore, we can calculate the volume in gallons:

• Volume in gallons = Volume in cubic inches ÷ 231

• Volume in gallons = 432 ÷ 231 ≈ 1.87 gallons.

Since 1 gallon of water weighs approximately 8.34 pounds, we can then find the weight of the water the container can hold:

• Weight of the water = Volume in gallons × weight per gallon

• Weight of the water =