1. What is a Tank Volume and Fill Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the total volume of a tank and the volume of liquid when filled to a certain level, for both rectangular and cylindrical tanks.

Purpose: It helps in industrial, agricultural, and residential applications to determine tank capacities and current fill levels.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses different formulas based on tank shape:

Where:

• For rectangular tanks:
  • \( L \) — Length
  • \( W \) — Width
  • \( H \) — Height
• For cylindrical tanks:
  • \( r \) — Radius
  • \( h \) — Height
• Fill volume is calculated based on the fill level input

3. Importance of Tank Volume Calculation

Details: Accurate volume calculations are essential for inventory management, process control, and safety in liquid storage applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

1. Select tank shape (rectangular or cylindrical)
2. Enter dimensions (all must be > 0)
3. Enter current fill level
4. Results show total volume, filled volume, and fill percentage

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What units should I use?
A: You can use any consistent units (feet, meters, inches). Results will be in cubic units of your input.

Q2: How is fill percentage calculated?
A: Fill percentage = (Filled Volume / Total Volume) × 100. If fill level exceeds tank height, it caps at 100%.

Q3: Can I calculate for partially filled horizontal cylinders?
A: This calculator assumes vertical cylinders. Horizontal cylinder calculations require more complex formulas.

Q4: Does this account for tank thickness?
A: No, dimensions should be internal measurements. For exact capacity, subtract wall thickness.

Q5: How accurate are the calculations?
A: Mathematically precise for perfect geometric shapes. Real-world tanks may have variations.