Tank Volume Calculator

Tank Volume Calculator

Select the tank shape and enter its measurements. The calculator will try to determine the liquid tank volume in different units of measurement.

Horizontal Cylinder:

Diameter (l) :

m ▾

Length (d) :

m ▾

Diameter (l) :

mm ▾

Optional (Filled Depth):

ft ▾

The tank capacity calculator is a versatile tool for determining the volume of tanks of various shapes. It can compute the volume for 12 different tank geometries, including horizontal, vertical, oval, and more, making it useful for both industrial and domestic applications.

Choose from standard cylindrical and rectangular tanks, as well as cone-top, cone-bottom, and capsule-shaped tanks. The choice of tank shape depends on its application, whether for storing liquids, processing chemicals, or mixing ingredients.

Common Units for Volume Conversion:

When measuring tank volumes, it’s important to understand the different units you may encounter. Units include m³, cm³, yd³, US gallons, ft³, and liters. To simplify calculations, here is a conversion table:

\(1m^{3}\)	1000 L
\(1m^{3}\)	1,000,000 \(cm^{3}\)
\(1m^{3}\)	1.308 \(yd^{3}\)
\(1m^{3}\)	264.172 US gallons
\(1m^{3}\)	35.3147 \(ft^{3}\)

The tank capacity calculator shows results in all common units, making it easy to convert between gallons, liters, or cubic meters.

Tank Geometry and Measurements:

The shape of a tank determines its volume. Simple geometric solids like cylinders, spheres, and cones can be measured accurately using their standard formulas. For more complex tanks, the calculator provides the necessary computations for 12 different tank types.

Horizontal Cylinder:

To calculate the volume of a horizontal cylindrical tank, measure the cylinder’s length and the radius of its circular ends:

Horizontal Cylinder

Volume formula: V = π × r² × L

Example:

Consider a horizontal cylinder with length 12 m and diameter 5 m:

r = d / 2 = 5 / 2 = 2.5 m

V = (22/7) × (2.5)² × 12

V ≈ 267.86 m³

V ≈ 267,860 L

V ≈ 70,756 US gallons

Vertical Cylinder:

The vertical cylinder tank volume is calculated using height and radius:

Vertical Cylinder

Volume formula: V = π × r² × h

Rectangular Tank:

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Rectangular Tank

Horizontal Oval Tank:

Volume is calculated by finding the cross-sectional area first:

Area = π × r² + 2 × r × a

Volume = Area × L

Horizontal Oval Tank

Vertical Oval Tank:

Volume = (π × r² + 2 × r × a) × H

Vertical Oval Tank

Horizontal Capsule Tank:

Volume combines cylindrical section and hemispherical ends:

V_cylinder = π × r² × a
V_capsule = π × r² × (a + 4/3 r)

Horizontal Capsule Tank

Horizontal Elliptical Tank:

V = (π × L × W × H) / 4

Horizontal Elliptical Tank

Cone Bottom Tank:

V_cone = (1/3) π r² h
V_cylinder = π r² h
V_total = V_cone + V_cylinder

Cone Bottom Tank

Cone Top Tank:

V_cylinder = π r² h
V_cone = (1/3) π r² h
V_total = V_cylinder + V_cone

Cone Top Tank

Frustum Tank:

V = (1/3) π h (r² + rR + R²)

Frustum Tank

Sphere Tank:

V = (4/3) π r³

Sphere Tank

Using the Tank Capacity Calculator:

Input:

Select tank shape
Enter dimensions
Provide filled volume if needed
Click calculate

Output:

Volume in multiple units (m³, L, gallons, ft³)
Capacity in different units for easy understanding

FAQs:

What are US gallons used for?

US gallons measure liquid volumes in the United States. 1 m³ = 264.172 US gallons.

Is 1 kg equal to 1 liter?

1 kg of water ≈ 1 liter at 4°C. Useful for mass-to-volume conversions.

How to find water capacity in ft³?

Volume (ft³) = Length × Width × Height in feet.

What is volume?

Volume is the amount of 3D space an object occupies. Formula: Volume = Length × Width × Height

Conclusion:

The tank capacity calculator makes it simple to measure volumes of tanks with various shapes. By selecting the correct tank geometry, you can get volumes in liters, gallons, cubic feet, or cubic yards.

References:

Wikipedia: Gallons – Definitions
Lesson Research: Measuring Liquid Volume
Maths Made Easy: Density, Mass, and Volume