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Tank Capacity Calculator

Calculate tank capacity in liters, gallons, barrels, and convert dimensions to standard volume units.

Inputs
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Result
Tank Capacity
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Enter values and click Calculate
Formula
π × (diameter ÷ 2)² × height × 1000
Result unit: L

V = π(D/2)² × H. ×1000 converts m³ to liters. For US gallons, divide by 3.785; for barrels divide by 159.

Introduction

Calculate tank capacity in liters and convert to US gallons (÷3.785), imperial gallons (÷4.546), and oil barrels (÷159). Supports any cylindrical tank.

Calculation Example

3m × 6m tank = 42,412 L = 11,205 US gal = 9,329 imperial gal = 267 barrels.

Inputs: diameter=3, height=6
Result: 42412 L

Engineering Applications

  • •Tank farm design
  • •Oil storage
  • •Bulk liquid handling
  • •Shipping volume calculation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert to barrels of oil?

1 barrel = 159 liters = 42 US gallons. Divide liters by 159.

What is the difference between US and imperial gallons?

1 US gallon = 3.785 L; 1 imperial (UK) gallon = 4.546 L. US gallons are ~20% smaller.

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