Tank Volume Calculator
Calculate tank volume and capacity for 10 different tank shapes with precision
Tank Configuration
Vertical Cylinder: Standing cylindrical tank
Height of liquid in the tank
Volume Results
Total Tank Volume
Tank Type: Vertical Cylinder
Dimensions: Ø0 × 0 m
Example Calculation
Vertical Cylindrical Water Tank
Dimensions: 2m diameter × 3m height
Fill Level: 2.5m (83.3% full)
Application: Residential water storage
Step-by-step Calculation
1. Calculate radius: r = 2m ÷ 2 = 1m
2. Total volume: V = π × r² × h = 3.14159 × 1² × 3 = 9.42 m³
3. Filled volume: V = π × r² × f = 3.14159 × 1² × 2.5 = 7.85 m³
4. Convert to liters: 9,420L total, 7,854L filled
5. Fill percentage: 7.85 ÷ 9.42 × 100 = 83.3%
Result: 9,420L capacity with 7,854L water (83.3% full)
Tank Shape Guide
Cylinder
Most common tank shape
Water, fuel, storage
Rectangular
Easy to manufacture
Industrial applications
Frustum
Cone-shaped tank
Hoppers, silos
Tank Applications
Water Storage
Vertical cylinders, 1,000-50,000L
Residential & commercial use
Fuel Tanks
Horizontal cylinders, capsules
Underground storage
Industrial
Rectangular, cone bottom
Chemical processing
Volume Conversions
Understanding Tank Volume Calculations
Why Tank Volume Matters
Accurate tank volume calculations are critical for storage capacity planning, material estimation, safety compliance, and cost calculations in construction and industrial applications.
Key Applications
- •Water storage systems and distribution networks
- •Fuel storage and transportation planning
- •Chemical processing and industrial storage
- •Agricultural liquid storage and irrigation
- •Waste management and treatment facilities
Volume Formulas
Cylinder
V = π × r² × h
r = radius, h = height
Rectangular
V = l × w × h
l = length, w = width, h = height
Capsule
V = π × r² × (4r/3 + l)
Cylinder + hemispheres
Note: Partially filled tanks require complex geometric calculations, especially for horizontal cylinders and irregular shapes.