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The cylindrical tank volume formula calculates the capacity of a cylindrical container in liters. This is essential for determining water storage capacity, liquid containment, and various industrial applications.
The calculator uses the cylindrical volume formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the volume of a cylinder by multiplying the base area (πr²) by the height, then converts from cubic meters to liters.
Details: Accurate volume calculation is crucial for water storage planning, industrial tank design, agricultural irrigation systems, and various engineering applications where liquid capacity needs to be determined.
Tips: Enter radius and height in meters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the volume in liters.
Q1: Why multiply by 1000 in the formula?
A: The multiplication by 1000 converts the volume from cubic meters (m³) to liters (L), since 1 m³ = 1000 L.
Q2: Can I use different units for radius and height?
A: The calculator expects meters as input. If you have measurements in other units, convert them to meters first (1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm).
Q3: What is a typical range for water tank volumes?
A: Residential water tanks typically range from 100-1000 liters, while industrial tanks can hold thousands to millions of liters.
Q4: Does this formula work for partially filled tanks?
A: No, this formula calculates the total volume of a completely filled cylindrical tank. Different calculations are needed for partially filled tanks.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation for real-world tanks?
A: The formula provides theoretical maximum capacity. Actual usable capacity may be slightly less due to tank design, internal components, or safety margins.