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Online Tank Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of various tank shapes including cylindrical, rectangular, and spherical tanks with precision. Ideal for engineering, fluid management, and storage planning.
| Total Capacity | Filled Volume | 0% Full | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Gallons | 6639.39 | 3319.67 | |
| Imp. Gallons | 5528.44 | 2764.2 | |
| Liters | 25132.8 | 12566.3 | |
| Cubic Meters | 25.1328 | 12.5663 | |
| Cubic Feet | 887.556 | 443.775 |
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What Is This Tool?
This calculator helps determine the volume of tanks with common geometric shapes such as cylindrical, rectangular, and spherical tanks. It can calculate either total volume or the volume of fluid at a certain fill level, making it useful for various applications in engineering, construction, and storage.
How to Use This Tool?
- Select the shape of your tank from the available options.
- Enter the required dimensions such as radius, height, length, width, or liquid level as prompted.
- For horizontal cylindrical tanks, provide the liquid height and tank length for partial volume calculations.
- Click the calculate button to get the volume result instantly.
- Review the calculated volume and use it for your planning or engineering needs.
Key Features
- Supports volume calculations for vertical and horizontal cylindrical tanks, including partial fills.
- Calculates volume for rectangular tanks using length, width, and height dimensions.
- Includes formulas for full and partial volumes of spherical tanks.
- High-precision calculations using trigonometric functions for accurate results.
- Easy-to-use interface suitable for both professionals and non-experts.
Examples
- Calculate the volume of a vertical cylindrical tank with radius 3 ft and liquid height 10 ft: V = π × 3² × 10 ≈ 282.74 ft³.
- Find the volume of a rectangular tank measuring 5 ft length, 4 ft width, and 3 ft height: V = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60 ft³.
- Determine the volume of a fully filled spherical tank with radius 2 ft: V = 4/3 × π × 2³ ≈ 33.51 ft³.
- Compute the partial volume of a spherical tank with liquid height h using V = (π h² / 3)(3r − h).
Common Use Cases
- Estimating storage capacity for water tanks in agriculture and irrigation.
- Calculating fuel storage volumes for transportation or industrial facilities.
- Assisting engineers in designing tanks for chemical processing plants.
- Planning construction projects that involve large fluid reservoirs or tanks.
- Managing inventories and logistics involving fluid volume calculations.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure all input dimensions are in consistent units before calculating.
- Use precise measurements of liquid height especially for partially filled tanks to improve accuracy.
- Verify tank shape selection matches the actual tank geometry for correct formulas.
- Remember the calculator assumes ideal geometric shapes without internal variations.
- Double-check calculations for critical engineering or planning decisions.
Limitations
- Assumes tanks have perfect geometric shapes and do not account for internal features like baffles or slopes.
- Partial fill formulas for horizontal cylindrical tanks require accurate liquid height measurement.
- Not suitable for irregular or composite-shaped tanks without standard volume formulas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this calculator determine volume for partially filled tanks?
- Yes, it supports calculations for partially filled horizontal cylindrical tanks and spherical tanks using specific volume formulas.
- What units should I use for tank dimensions?
- Dimensions should be entered in consistent units such as feet, meters, or any unit of length, but all inputs must use the same unit system.
- Does the calculator consider internal tanks structures affecting volume?
- No, it assumes perfectly shaped tanks and does not account for internal components like baffles or sloped bottoms.
Key Terminology
- r
- Radius of the tank, used for cylindrical or spherical tanks.
- h
- Height of the liquid level inside the tank.
- L
- Length of the cylindrical tank.
- l, w
- Length and width of rectangular tanks.
- V
- Volume of the tank or the volume of liquid contained.