FWIW, I just picked BB's and ended up with 10.5# in a 2 gallon bucket. I
think 5 to 6# /gallon is a reasonable estimate.


"MikeMTM" > wrote in message
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> K.J.Kristiansen wrote:
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> > The size and water content of blueberry is very variable. And so does
> > the berries count per pound.
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> K J,
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> I'm sure the OP knows that. He was looking for a number to work with,
> not more uncertainty.
> The value of 6lbs/gal is a measured quantity and, as written, carries an
> implied uncertainty of +/- 0.5lbs. I actually gave a _range_ of weights
> from 5.5lbs to 6.5lbs, and that should cover any likely variability. If
> the value given were something like 6.000, it would have been a
> different matter, and your point would have been appropriate.
> BTW, the 6lbs/gal figure actually came from a Google search on
> commercial blueeberry sales; I only verified it with a quick check of a
> single pint.
> Sorry if I come on a bit strong here, but I gave a very good answer,
> even addressing your point, and still seem to be the only one to help
> the guy out. Any one else have a number?
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> Mike MTM, Cokesbury, New Jersey, USA
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