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How to Use Water Tank Capacity Calculator

Calculate the capacity of rectangular, vertical and horizontal cylindrical tanks in liters and gallons, and how much water is in the tank now.

About this tool

Calculate the volume of rectangular, cylindrical and capsule tanks in liters and gallons.

How to use Water Tank Capacity Calculator

  1. Choose the tank shape and unit.
  2. Enter the tank dimensions.
  3. Add the current water depth to see how full it is.

Worked example

A vertical tank 120 cm across and 150 cm tall holds about 1,696 liters.

How is a horizontal tank measured?

By its diameter and length; the water volume at a given depth uses the circular segment formula.

How many liters in a cubic meter?

1,000 liters.

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