How much nuclear waste is there?

By Dr. Nick Touran, Ph.D., P.E., 2023-02-19, Reading time: 5 minutes When talking about nuclear waste, people often characterize how much there is with a convenient and relatable visual, usually a football field. However, the numbers people quote for the height of the stack are all over the map: 10 yards, 24 feet, 50 feet, and more! Also, it’s never quite clear what assumptions and details are being considered. This page attempts to reconcile this situation by doing the math and giving a...