One cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons of​ water, and 1 gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds. How much does 8.7 cubic feet of water weigh in​ pounds? In​ tons?


To calculate the weight of 8.7 cubic feet of water in pounds and tons, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Calculate the number of gallons in 8.7 cubic feet.
- We know that 1 cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons of water.
- So, the number of gallons in 8.7 cubic feet is:
  \[
  8.7 \, \text{cubic feet} \times 7.48 \, \frac{\text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}} = 65.076 \, \text{gallons}
  \]

### Step 2: Calculate the weight of 65.076 gallons of water in pounds.
- We know that 1 gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds.
- So, the weight of 65.076 gallons of water is:
  \[
  65.076 \, \text{gallons} \times 8.33 \, \frac{\text{pounds}}{\text{gallon}} = 541.482 \, \text{pounds}
  \]

### Step 3: Convert the weight from pounds to tons.
- There are 2000 pounds in 1 ton.
- So, the weight in tons is:
  \[
  \frac{541.482 \, \text{pounds}}{2000} = 0.2707 \, \text{tons}
  \]

### Final Answer:
- The weight of 8.7 cubic feet of water is **541.48 pounds** or **0.2707 tons**.

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### Tip:
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One cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons of water, and 1 gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds. How much does 8.7 cubic feet of water weigh in pounds? In tons?

Learn how to calculate the weight of 8.7 cubic feet of water in pounds and tons using unit conversions. One cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons, and 1 gallon weighs 8.33 pounds. This step-by-step solution is perfect for students in Grades 6-8.

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