Water Tank Volume Calculator

Capacity of rectangular and cylindrical tanks in ㎥, liters, tons

Tank Dimensions
Tank capacity
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Conversions
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FAQ
How is tank capacity calculated?
Rectangular = width × depth × height; cylindrical = π × radius² × height, giving volume in ㎥. One ㎥ is 1,000 liters and water weighs about 1 tonne per ㎥.
How do liters and tons relate?
1 ㎥ = 1,000 L. Since water density is about 1,000 kg/㎥, one ㎥ of water weighs about 1 tonne (1,000 kg).
Is usable volume different?
Yes. With freeboard or an overflow, the actual stored volume is less than the geometric capacity. Enter the effective water height for the usable volume.
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Water Tank Volume

Tank or cistern capacity is found from the geometric volume. A rectangular tank is width × depth × height; a cylindrical tank is π × radius² × height, converted to liters and tons.

Method

Rectangular = W × D × H, Cylindrical = π × (diameter/2)² × H. 1 ㎥ = 1,000 L, and water is about 1 tonne per ㎥.

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