What is the weight of a 1 1/2 inch hose that is 50 feet long and full of water?

To determine the weight of a 1 1/2 inch hose that is 50 feet long and full of water, we first need to understand the weight of the water itself. A 1 1/2 inch diameter hose holds approximately 1.5 gallons of water per 100 feet. Therefore, for a 50-foot length of hose, we would consider half of that volume, which is about 0.75 gallons of water.

Water weighs approximately 8.34 pounds per gallon. So, to calculate the weight of the water in the hose, you multiply the volume of water by its weight per gallon:

0.75 gallons × 8.34 lbs/gallon = 6.255 lbs.

Next, it’s important to consider the weight of the hose itself. A 1 1/2 inch fire hose generally weighs around 20 to 25 pounds for a 50-foot section, depending on the material.

For this specific question, if we take an average weight for the hose itself at around 20 lbs, you would add the weight of the water:

20 lbs (hose) + 6.255 lbs (water) = approximately 26.255 lbs.

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