10 Common Things That Weigh About 60 Pounds

Sixty pounds translates to about 27.2kg, cumbersome if you are lifting or carrying it on your back. Carrying this weight on your back may seem strenuous, but you’d be surprised that people who go for hikes and military training are used to carrying such backpacks. Sometimes they spreading the weight with a front pack and walking at least 10km a day. Before you attempt to do this, let’s first consider a few things that weigh about 60 pounds.

1. A bushel of wheat or Alfalfa seed

Corn is a grass widely farmed for its grain, and it’s a worldwide staple food. There are many species of wheat that makeup Genus Tritium but the most commonly grown is wheat. Alfalfa, also known as Medicago sativa, has been produced for hundreds of years as livestock feed.

Its dried leaves or seeds can be taken as supplements or seeds sprouted and eaten as alfalfa. Mostly wheat is used to make beer and also as a staple food in most households.

A bushel of each weighs approximately 27.2kg, which is equal to 60 pounds.

2. 60 pints of beer

It doesn’t come as a surprise that beer is amongst the oldest and definitely the most loved alcoholic drink, coming in close to water and tea. It’s is brewed from grains such as maize, fermented wheat, malted barley, and rice.

The four main ingredients are grains, hops, yeast, and water. Mostly malted barley gives beer the sugar needed for fermentation, but sometimes a blend of rye, oats, and other grains can substitute barley.

As a pint of water is equal to a pound, it also applies to beer, making 60 pints of beer weigh about 60 pounds.

3. A husky

Huskies are working dogs breed belonging to the spitz genetic family, an example being the Siberian husky. The Siberian breed is medium-sized and easily recognized by its thickly furred double coat, distinctive markings, and erect triangular ears.

A male Huskie weighs 45 – 60 pounds and stands at the height of 21 – 23.5 inches while females weigh 35 to 50 pounds and a height of 20 to 22 inches.

They are intelligent, alert, outgoing, friendly, gentle, and have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. This is a long time to have a bestie with you if you think of getting a dog.

4. Queen-sized box spring

A box spring is a type of a bed base that typically consists of a strong wooden frame containing springs and covered with cloth. The size of the box spring is usually the same as the mattress that is placed on it. When you put the box spring and a mattress together with a bed frame of your choice, they make a bed.

You can also use the two without a bed frame by mounting the box spring on casters standing on the floor. The average weight of the queen-sized box frame is approximately 60 to 105 pounds.

Using a box spring helps absorb shock, reduce wear and tear, and create a flat firm structure for the mattress. It also ensures the mattress maintains the shape and structure.

5. A lane cedar chest

Cedar chests are sturdy, attractive, and generally used as furniture. A traditional cedar chest is about 3-5 feet long, and 15-28 inches tall. The width is approximately 15-42 inches wide.

Conventional cedar chests have a hinged lid and are mostly placed at the foot of a bed. Some chests have study legs, which makes them perfect for your living room area as a coffee table or a space for plants.

Cedar chests weigh between 40-60 pounds depending on the type of the exterior wood and styling.

6. Microwave ovens

Microwave ovens have electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths. These are mostly used in homes and office kitchen to warm food and sometimes used to cook, though not often.

For general standard weight and measurements, counter top microwave ovens range from 28 to 55 pounds depending on the model and company. Ovens with 0.7 cubic foot weigh about 28 to 55 pounds, while those with 2.0 cubic foot capacity range from 55 to 60 pounds. 

7. A baby crib

A crib is arguably the most essential baby furniture in any home. It’s the safest sleeping area for infants, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In Britain, it’s referred to as a cot.

Most cribs are portable and weigh about 50-75 pounds depending on the material used to make them, hence falling under the category of items weighing 60 pounds. Most stationary cribs are heavier, weighing closer to 100 pounds.

8. A 65-inch TV with a stand

Televisions receive signals and change them to pictures and sound. Every household has a television set customarily used to keep people entertained and updated to the latest news.

With the new technology, computers and mobile phones can also be used for watching television programs.

A 65-inch Samsung television weighs 52.2 pounds and, when mounted, weighs approximately 60.6 pounds. When you first receive it, it will weigh around 72.8 pounds plus the shipping container. 

9. A 9-year-old child

For nine-year-old children, physical development is about the refinement of skills, muscle control, and coordination rather than massive changes. At this age, they may show their abilities as their physical skills become precise and accurate.

It’s crucial to encourage physical activities such as swimming, running, biking, and other sports. A healthy nine-year-old weighs about 27 to 28.1 kg, which is equal to 59.5 and 62.1 pounds. It’s good to note your child’s weight to ensure they grow healthily.

10. Bear cubs

Baby bears eat and grow quickly, especially the brown bears. For the black bears at one year, females weigh between 30 to 50 pounds while the male cubs weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. The brown bears are bigger than the black bears with one-year-old brown bears weighing 100 pounds for females and 200 pounds for males.

Now that you know what weighs 60 pounds, you can practice carrying any of these items around to practice for that trek, something your 9-year-old will enjoy for sure.