Fluid Mechanics · worked example

Volume of a 3 m × 6 m vertical tank (flat heads)

Liquid volume and total capacity of a 3 m × 6 m vertical tank (flat heads) at the stated fill level.

Inputs

OrientationVertical
Head typeFlat
Inside diameter3 m
Straight shell length6 m
Liquid level3 m

Result

Liquid volume21205.8 L
Liquid volume21.2058
Liquid volume5602.0 US gal
Fill level50.0 %
Total capacity42411.5 L
Total capacity42.4115
Ullage (empty)21205.8 L

These values are computed by the Tank Volume calculator. Open the tool to change any input.

Open the full Tank Volume calculator →

More Tank Volume examples