To determine how many pounds a chest freezer will hold, the basic rule of thumb is 1 cubic foot holds between 15 and 20 lbs.
 

 Freezer Size in Cubic Feet  Load Size
 5.0 cu ft  75-100 lbs
 7.1 cu ft  106.5-142 lbs
 8.9 cu ft  133.5-178 lbs
 11 cu ft  165-220 lbs
 13 cu ft  195-260 lbs
 14 cu ft  210-280 lbs
 17.8 cu ft  267-356 lbs