Lifetime 55 Quart: How Many Cans with Ice

Lifetime 55 Quart: 55 qt rated. With ice at 2:1 it holds 48 cans, enough for about 16 guests over 4 hours.

Cans with ice (2 parts ice to 1 part drink)
48 cans + 41.5 lb ice
73 cans at 1:1 · enough drinks for about 16 guests over a 4-hour party

Specs from the maker

SpecValue
Rated capacity55 qt
Interior volume from published dimensionsinterior dimensions not published
Maker can claim60 cans (with ice)
Wheelsno
Model number90949
Sourcemaker spec page

Drinks and ice by ratio

Ice to drinkCansIce (lb)Best for
2:14841.5All day in the sun, drinks start warm
1:17331.5A few hours, drinks pre-chilled

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Real volume from the maker's inside dimensions. How we calculate every number here, with sources: full method and methodology.

FAQ

How many cans fit in a Lifetime 55 Quart?

About 48 12-oz cans with ice at 2:1, or 73 at 1:1. The maker's 60-can figure is with ice.

How much ice for a Lifetime 55 Quart?

About 41.5 lb of ice with 48 cans at 2:1, which is 5 bags of 10 lb.

What is the real capacity of the Lifetime 55 Quart?

55 qt rated.

How many people is a Lifetime 55 Quart enough for?

About 16 guests for a 4-hour party at 1 drink plus 0.5 per hour each, with ice at 2:1.