1. What is a Fish Tank Litre Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates the volume of a fish tank in liters based on its dimensions in centimeters.

Purpose: It helps aquarium enthusiasts determine the water capacity of their tanks for proper fish stocking and maintenance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( V_L \) — Volume in liters
• \( L \) — Length in centimeters
• \( W \) — Width in centimeters
• \( H \) — Height in centimeters

Explanation: The dimensions are multiplied together to get cubic centimeters, then divided by 1000 to convert to liters.

3. Importance of Tank Volume Calculation

Details: Knowing your tank's volume is essential for proper fish stocking levels, medication dosing, filter selection, and water change calculations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure the inside dimensions of your tank in centimeters. For irregular shapes, use average measurements or divide into rectangular sections.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Should I include the tank thickness in measurements?
A: No, use only the internal dimensions where water will be.

Q2: How do I measure a bow-front or cylindrical tank?
A: For cylindrical tanks, use πr²h formula. For bow-fronts, measure as rectangular then subtract the bow section.

Q3: Does this account for substrate and decorations?
A: No, this calculates total volume. Actual water volume will be less when accounting for these items.

Q4: How accurate does this need to be?
A: For most purposes, rounding to the nearest liter is sufficient. For medication dosing, greater precision may be needed.

Q5: What's the conversion to gallons?
A: 1 liter ≈ 0.264 gallons. Multiply liter result by 0.264 for US gallons.