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The Gallon In Tank Calculator estimates the capacity of cylindrical tanks in US gallons. It uses the standard formula for calculating the volume of a cylinder and converts cubic feet to gallons for practical applications.
The calculator uses the cylindrical tank capacity formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula first calculates the volume in cubic feet (\( \pi r^2 h \)), then converts to US gallons using the standard conversion factor.
Details: Accurate tank capacity calculation is essential for industrial applications, agricultural planning, water storage management, fuel storage, and chemical processing operations.
Tips: Enter the radius and height in feet. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the tank capacity in US gallons.
Q1: Why use 0.13368 as the conversion factor?
A: 0.13368 is the standard conversion factor from cubic feet to US gallons, where 1 cubic foot equals approximately 7.48052 US gallons.
Q2: Can this calculator be used for non-cylindrical tanks?
A: No, this calculator is specifically designed for cylindrical tanks. Other tank shapes require different volume formulas.
Q3: What if my measurements are in inches instead of feet?
A: Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12 before entering the values, or use a different conversion factor for cubic inches to gallons.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for perfect cylinders. Actual tank capacity may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, internal components, or tank deformation.
Q5: Can this be used for liquid level calculations?
A: This calculates total capacity. For partial fills, you would need to calculate the volume of the liquid segment based on the fill height.