Tank Dimensions
How to Use This Oval Tank Volume Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the exact capacity of any oval (elliptical) tank. Simply follow these steps:
- Step 1: Enter the length (major axis), width (minor axis), and height of your tank.
- Step 2: Select your measurement unit (Feet, Meters, Centimeters, or Inches).
- Step 3: Choose tank orientation (horizontal or vertical).
- Step 4: Optionally set the fill level percentage to calculate partial volume.
- Step 5: Click "Calculate Tank Volume" to see results in multiple units.
Why Accurate Oval Tank Volume Matters
I've worked on countless projects where underestimating oval tank capacity caused major problems - from running out of water during dry spells to installing tanks that didn't fit in the designated space. That's exactly why I built this oval tank volume calculator - to help homeowners, farmers, and engineers get their elliptical tank calculations right the first time.
Whether you're planning a water storage system for a narrow basement, sizing a fuel tank for a boat, or designing an aquaculture tank, knowing your exact oval tank capacity in US Gallons, Liters, or Cubic Feet changes everything.
Oval Tank Volume Formula
The volume of an oval (elliptical) tank is calculated using the formula:
V = π × a × b × h
Where:
- V = Volume of the tank
- π = Pi (approximately 3.14159)
- a = Half the length (L/2) - semi-major axis
- b = Half the width (W/2) - semi-minor axis
- h = Height of the tank
| From | To | Multiply By |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | US Gallons | 7.48052 |
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Liters | 28.3168 |
| Cubic Meters (m³) | US Gallons | 264.172 |
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Liters | 1000 |
