When shopping for a home or basement dehumidifier, units are categorized by pints per day (e.g., 20-pint, 35-pint, 50-pint, or 70-pint). But what does that actually mean in terms of everyday gallons, and how often will you have to empty the water bucket?
💧 Quick Dehumidifier Pints to Gallons Conversion Chart
A dehumidifier's pint rating indicates the total volume of moisture removed over a continuous 24-hour period under standard testing conditions.
| Dehumidifier Rating | Daily Water in Gallons | Extraction in Liters | Typical Bucket Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pints | 2.5 Gallons | 9.46 L | 0.8 – 1.0 Gal |
| 30 Pints | 3.75 Gallons | 14.19 L | 1.0 – 1.5 Gal |
| 35 Pints | 4.375 Gallons | 16.56 L | 1.0 – 1.5 Gal |
| 50 Pints | 6.25 Gallons | 23.66 L | 1.5 – 2.0 Gal |
| 70 Pints | 8.75 Gallons | 33.12 L | 1.8 – 2.5 Gal |
🪣 Does a 50-Pint Dehumidifier Have a 50-Pint Bucket?
No! A "50-pint" unit does not hold 50 pints (6.25 gallons) in its tank. If it did, the bucket would weigh over 52 lbs (23.6 kg). Instead, most portable dehumidifiers have a collection bucket holding between 1.0 and 2.0 gallons.