Tank capacity calculations
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Dr Joe;2159631; said:And not one person directed him to our calculator (Conversions) at the top of the page...pure gold,'s.
That is just because the one we posted are saved in our favorites. If I use the MFK one, I go right to it. No need to bookmark it seeing as though I live on MFK.
the best easy fast way to do it
is lenght X width X height = divide it by/ 230 comes really close evertime for me as i buy used tanks alot
good luck i hop it works for you let me know ty
is lenght X width X height = divide it by/ 230 comes really close evertime for me as i buy used tanks alot
good luck i hop it works for you let me know ty
1 cubic inch = .0043 gallons, or you could be more accurate .00432900433.
So Length * Width * Height * .0043 = Gallon Volume.
96*24*24 = 55296 cu/ins * .0043 = 237.77 Gallons
96*24*24* .00432900433 = 239.38
96*24*24* .00434 = 239.38
96*24*24 = 55296 cu/ins / 230 = 240.41 Gallons.
If you take, 240 Gallons and divide it by 96/24/24 you will get .004347826......
So your 230 number is the same as .004347826..... I would say that is pretty darn close. Either way will work I suppose. The Number, 231 may be more accuate.
96*24*24 / 231 = 239.376623... (Round up to 239.38, same answer as .00434)
231 = .00432900432.....(I am not sure but that is like, a bilianth of a whole number off. haha. )
I too like to do it the mathimatical way
Props for adding an equation to which many do not know.
So Length * Width * Height * .0043 = Gallon Volume.
96*24*24 = 55296 cu/ins * .0043 = 237.77 Gallons
96*24*24* .00432900433 = 239.38
96*24*24* .00434 = 239.38
96*24*24 = 55296 cu/ins / 230 = 240.41 Gallons.
If you take, 240 Gallons and divide it by 96/24/24 you will get .004347826......
So your 230 number is the same as .004347826..... I would say that is pretty darn close. Either way will work I suppose. The Number, 231 may be more accuate.
96*24*24 / 231 = 239.376623... (Round up to 239.38, same answer as .00434)
231 = .00432900432.....(I am not sure but that is like, a bilianth of a whole number off. haha. )
I too like to do it the mathimatical way
Props for adding an equation to which many do not know.Found a TYPO!
Also, 96*24*24*0.00433 = 239.43.
Could a MOD edit my above post? PM me if you would like to know where to change. It would help the members understand better.
BTW, for those that chose a sump based on the advertised size, do the calculations. You may be surprised that your tank is 2-5 gallons less than the advertised amount. Possibly more too. Without taking into consideration the glass thickness.
.00434 is incorrect. I meant .00433. Sorry. The decimal for the number 230 is still correct though.
Its not the same but close to .00433 and is much closer to .00432900433
Also, 96*24*24*0.00433 = 239.43.
Could a MOD edit my above post? PM me if you would like to know where to change. It would help the members understand better.
BTW, for those that chose a sump based on the advertised size, do the calculations. You may be surprised that your tank is 2-5 gallons less than the advertised amount. Possibly more too. Without taking into consideration the glass thickness.
