Square Tank Gallon Calculator

Square Tank Volume Formula:

\[ V_{gal} = \frac{s^2 \times H}{231} \]

Tank Volume: gallons

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1. What is a Square Tank Gallon Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates the volume of a square tank in gallons based on its side length and height measurements.

Purpose: It helps determine the liquid capacity of square or rectangular containers, useful for aquarium sizing, water storage, and industrial tank applications.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ V_{gal} = \frac{s^2 \times H}{231} \]

Where:

\( V_{gal} \) — Volume in gallons
\( s \) — Side length of square tank (inches)
\( H \) — Height of tank (inches)
231 — Conversion factor (cubic inches per gallon)

Explanation: The formula calculates the cubic volume of the tank and converts it from cubic inches to gallons.

3. Importance of Tank Volume Calculation

Details: Accurate volume calculation ensures proper system design, chemical dosing, and helps prevent overfilling or underutilization of tank capacity.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the side length and height in inches. Both values must be > 0. The result shows the tank's liquid capacity in US gallons.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why divide by 231?
A: 231 cubic inches equals 1 US gallon, which is the standard conversion factor.

Q2: Can I use this for rectangular tanks?
A: For rectangular tanks, use length × width × height instead of side² × height.

Q3: Does this account for tank thickness?
A: No, measurements should be internal dimensions for accurate volume calculation.

Q4: How precise is this calculation?
A: It's mathematically precise for perfect cubes; real-world factors like bowing or internal fixtures may affect actual capacity.

Q5: Can I calculate liters instead?
A: Multiply gallons by 3.78541 to convert to liters, or modify the formula to use cm³ (1 liter = 1000 cm³).