Elliptical Tank Volume Calculator - Calculate volume in litres, gallons, cubic feet, bbl, cubic meters

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Elliptical Tank Volume Formula

Volume Calculation

The volume of an elliptical tank is calculated based on its elliptical cross-section. The formula for determining the total volume of an elliptical tank is:

\[ V_{\text{tank}} = \frac{\pi \times D1 \times D2 \times t}{4} \]

Where:

D1 = Diameter along the first axis of the ellipse
D2 = Diameter along the second axis of the ellipse
t = Height or thickness of the tank

Example Calculation

If the elliptical tank has the following dimensions:

Diameter 1 (D1) = 8 meters
Diameter 2 (D2) = 5 meters
Thickness (t) = 12 meters

1. Plugging the values into the formula:

\[ V_{\text{tank}} = \frac{\pi \times 8 \times 5 \times 12}{4} = 120\pi \, \text{m}^3 \approx 376.99 \, \text{m}^3 \]

How do I calculate the volume for a tank with a complex shape?
For a tank with a complex shape, divide the tank into simpler geometric shapes, calculate the volume of each shape, and then sum the volumes for the total volume.

What if the tank is partially filled?
If the tank is partially filled, you would need to calculate the volume based on the filled height or level, adjusting for the portion of the tank that is filled.