Qts is my math off?

[fredanthony]

Hey guys, so I have a few of the Sterilite #1894 tubs, seen here: http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProdu...=248&section=7

Now using the dimensions to get the volume then converting to quarts seems to yield 16qts but they seem considerably smaller than the Sterilite #1924 15 Qt. tubs that I am using.. What am I doing wrong here?

[fredanthony]

Anyone? Thanks.

[LeviBP]

I would need the dimensions of both tubs.

[fredanthony]

Ok, the demensions are as follows:

• 1894 - 14 1/4" L x 9 1/2" W x 6 7/8" H
• 1924 - 16.375''L x 12.875"W x 6.500''H but is sold as Sterilite 15-quart

Details here:
1894

http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProdu...=248&section=7

1924

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...of-10/13376574

[fredanthony]

67 views and one reply? Someone help me out here

[floridayank22]

Ok, the demensions are as follows:

• 1894 - 14 1/4" L x 9 1/2" W x 6 7/8" H
• 1924 - 16.375''L x 12.875"W x 6.500''H but is sold as Sterilite 15-quart

Details here:
1894


1924

i believe my math is correct and if so the first one is 15.263 qts and the second is 22.457 qts hope this helps

justin

[m00kfu]

Those dimensions don't account for the sloping sides. To get an accurate volume you would have to take measurements of both the rim and the base.

[floridayank22]

Those dimensions don't account for the sloping sides. To get an accurate volume you would have to take measurements of both the rim and the base.

ya i dident think of that when the sizes were listed

justin

[wax32]

I didn't do the math or anything, but having seen both tubs in question in person, the one with the green lid is MUCH smaller than the other one.