Portable water load
Include containers when estimating the mass of a shared water carry.
How it is calculated
Total mass ≈ containers × (liters per container × 1 kg/L + empty container mass). Average = total ÷ carriers.
Assumptions & limits
Uses approximately 1 kg per liter of water. The average is a logistics estimate, not a safe lifting limit; individual loads may differ. Defaults are illustrative planning inputs, not recommended minimums or a guarantee of safety.
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