What is the diameter of a 55 gallon drum?

[cashcropper]

I wanted to build my varmint guards at home and need the diameter and circumference of a 55 gal drum.

[bowhuntertex]

23 1/4" outside diameter.........this is the lip on that holds the bottom to the side......

[NateYJ]

Good info to have!!!

[cashcropper]

Thanks

[BrianL]

There is not a standard size. I learned this the hard way.

[Smart]

Mine is 22.5 inside....doing the same thing right now myself.

[Dale Moser]

Some can be a full 24" outside.

[jfk47]

There is not a standard size. I learned this the hard way.

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[Flame-Tamer]

I will have the circumference tthis afternoon. If you still need it.