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Saskatchewan Fosston Canada

how do you estimate the weight mathematic? 3 way measering i know.But one place they said multiply with 1,9 and another place they said multiply with 1,7.Can someone tell me whats correct.Thanks.

9/7/2010 12:40:28 PM

New York

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. To estimate the weight of a pumpkin, you need to take three measurements: circumference, side-to-side, and end-to-end, then add them all up for an "OTT" total. This video is helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1S8gUC-Ew

9/7/2010 1:13:34 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Bossen,
visit www.extremepumpkinstore.com and look in the Learning and resources, download the excel chart and enter in your 3 measurments, the chart will calculate it for you.
Tom

9/7/2010 1:33:36 PM

Saskatchewan Fosston Canada

on www.backyardgardener.com at page 6,it says weighng process,
Measure the circumference of your first paralell to the ground around the entire pumpkin,from blossom end to stem.Next,measure over the top in both directions:from ground to ground along the axis from stem to blossom end,then perpendicular to the stem-blossom-end axis.Add thesethree measurements together(inches),then multiply by 1,9 to give an estimate of the pumpkin's weight.Is this right or wrong?I am confused.I know about the shart to look at,but i am wondering about what they are saying here.
Thank's.

9/7/2010 2:00:22 PM

Las Cruces NM

wrong. if you have 100 OTT it is about 28lbs, but if you multiply by 1.9 it would mean 190lbs -- clearly wrong. it only holds true for abour 300 OTT

9/7/2010 9:02:01 PM