Let's choose a pipe with an internal diameter of 3 i n 3\ \mathrm 0.5 in) and flow rate of a kitchen faucet (the usual range is 1 1 1 gallon - 2.2 2.2 2.2 gallons per minute, depending on the aerator type). A tank is a large container for holding liquid or gas. In every other case, you can type the area value directly into the calculator (you can use our comprehensive area calculator to help you). Determining fish tank volume has never been easier with this aquarium calculator, you can do it in a blink of an eye. Now you know that our example fish tank has the volume 287.35 cu in, compared to 310.3 cu in for full sphere volume with the same radius. Measure the Height and Diameter of your aquarium in inches, then divide Diameter by 2 to get the Radius and enter those dimensions into the calculator below to find out the volume of the tank. To calculate the volume of the full sphere, use the basic calculator. If the cross-section is a circle or square/rectangle, you'll find that option on the list. Cylindrical fish tanks are quite unusual, but if you have one, you can work out the volume quite easily. Input the measurements needed to compute cross-sectional area. For rectangular tanks, use the following formula: Volume (in gallons) (Length x Width x Height) / 231.
For this example, we'd like to know the flow rate of water in a circular pipe, so we will select the circular (full) option. Now that you know what the flow rate is, let's check it out with a simple example:įirst, select a shape from the drop-down list.