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The Tank Size Calculator calculates the volume of cylindrical tanks in gallons based on diameter and height measurements. This is essential for determining storage capacity, fluid requirements, and tank sizing for various applications.
The calculator uses the cylindrical volume formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the cross-sectional area of the cylinder and multiplies by height to get volume, then converts from cubic inches to gallons.
Details: Accurate tank volume calculation is crucial for industrial applications, agricultural storage, chemical processing, water treatment, and fuel storage systems. Proper sizing ensures efficient operations and prevents overflows or shortages.
Tips: Enter diameter and height in inches. Ensure measurements are taken from the internal dimensions of the tank for accurate volume calculation. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Why use 0.1337 as the conversion factor?
A: 0.1337 is the conversion factor from cubic inches to US gallons (1 gallon = 231 cubic inches, so 1/231 ≈ 0.1337).
Q2: Can this calculator be used for horizontal tanks?
A: This calculator is designed for vertical cylindrical tanks. Horizontal tanks require different calculations accounting for partial filling.
Q3: What are typical tank sizes?
A: Tank sizes vary widely from small 10-gallon containers to industrial tanks holding thousands of gallons. Common sizes include 55, 250, 500, and 1000 gallons.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for perfect cylinders. Actual capacity may vary due to tank construction, fittings, and internal components.
Q5: Can I use this for metric measurements?
A: This calculator uses imperial units. For metric, convert dimensions to inches or use a different conversion factor for liters.