Why does nobody talk about the actual weight of a gallon of paint?

I was carrying a new 5 gallon bucket of exterior paint from the store to my truck and my arm about gave out. I looked it up later and a full gallon of latex paint weighs almost 11 pounds. That means a full 5 gallon bucket is over 50 pounds, not including the bucket itself! I found that on a contractor forum from a guy in Tacoma. Anyone else been surprised by how heavy their materials actually are?

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aaron_ellis4214d ago

Nah, I gotta disagree here. Five gallons of paint feels like a workout but it's not that bad if you lift with your legs lol. I've carried way heavier stuff, like a 60 pound bag of concrete mix, and nobody whines about that. Paint buckets at least have a handle.

jaken233mo ago

My buddy in college tried to carry two of those buckets at once and threw his back out for a week. Kelly_hill is right about the bucket adding weight, but it's that awkward shape that really gets you. He still walks funny when it rains.

kelly_hill3mo ago

That "over 50 pounds" is actually the total weight WITH the bucket. The paint itself is about 45 pounds for five gallons. The plastic bucket adds a few more. Still a total beast to carry.