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Obtain Top Load Washer Tub capacity

What is the Whirlpool Top Load Washer LA5530XSW2 tub capacity?

Tub Capacity as per Manufacturer Specifications (in cubic feet):

We do not have the tub capacity for this model in our database yet but we can try to research it for you, please send us a message with your request.

Calculate Top Load Washer Tub capacity

This is a geometric method to calculate tub capacity based on the cylinder volume formula. Unfortunately, the value could be as much as 25% off from the manufacturer stated capacity.

Why? Because a tub is not exactly a cylinder. The edge where bottom connected to the wall is not at 90 degree angle but smooth and rounded. The water line is not clearly marked and the bottom is not always flat. Finally, an agitator also takes capacity away from the tub.

This method can be used as a crude estimate but we do not recommend using it for comparisson when shopping for a new washer.

Determine your top load washer tub capacity by taking two simple measurements:



1. Use the ruler to measure the depth of the tub (indicated by the red line on the diagram)

2. Now find the distance accross the tub, the diameter (the green line on the diagram). Note that some tubs are narrow at the opening. In this case make the measurements INSIDE the tub.

Solution:

Tub Depth: in.   Tub Diameter: in. Calculate Tub Capacity

Answer:

The Whirlpool Top Load Washer LA5530XSW2 tub capacity is

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cubic feet.

DOE (Department of Energy) vs. I.E.C. (International Efficiency Consortium) tub capacity values

The tub capacity calculator provides result in the DOE cubic feet which are CONVENTIONAL, i.e. normal cubic feet. The front loading appliance manufacturers prefer to use IEC cubic feet in their specification. IEC capacity in a front loader is the equivalent of the laundry size of a top loading washer and usually result in a higher number. For instance, a 4.7 cu. ft EC capacity transaltes into 4.1 conventional cu. ft for some washers and into 4.2 cu. ft for others. There is no simple multiplier that can be applied to an IEC value to translate it into DOE capacity. Make sure to use the manufacturer's part number when ordering a replacement.

Part list and Diagrams

Partial list of this washers* components

(for additional details, please see All Parts & Diagrams)

Front cover parts include Paint pl Spray Appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) Natural gas paint Spray Oil Lubricant Spray Spray Paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)).   Top and cabinet composed of Screw, lid hinge mounting White Rivet Lid switch Paint to Almond (for almond and designer almond models) Screw Plug List, repair parts Clip.   Controls and rear panel composed of Clamp, hose 16 hoseclamp 28 hoseclamp Support Appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... Temperature switch Spray Screw, 10-24 x 3 Coupling, hose 10-16 x 1 Inlet valve.   Agitator, basket and tub section contains Appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) Sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... Appliance touch-up paint - almond Agitator mover Paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) Tub ring Appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) Hose O ring Spray.   Miscellaneous section contains Tie wire Appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) Oil Paint Miscellaneous parts Lubricant Foot, leveling Spray Spray Spray.   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump section includes Washer Spray Appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... Appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) Shield Screw Paint Ring Oil Sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa....   Machine base composed of Base Spray Spray Appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... Spray Lubricant Paint Ring Plate, suspension (includes illustration 16) Bearing.   Wiring harness parts are Spray Paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) Sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... Appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... Paint Paint pl Plug Clip Appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) Clip.   Brake and drive tube components are Slinger, top Natural gas paint Appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... Sleeve Paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) Spray Brake shoe Spring Bearing Spray th.   Gearcase section includes Gearcase Cover seal Sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... Washer Cover, gearcase Spring Gear pinion Spray th Retaining ring Agitator cam.   Water system parts include Appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... Appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... Hose connector Paint to Spray Appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) Sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... Natural gas paint Lubricant Paint.