Aquariums

Tank volume

Rectangular, bowfront, cylindrical, hex, and custom shapes. Reports gallons (US and imperial) and liters.

Tank shape and dimensions Inputs in cm
US gallons --
Imperial gallons --
Liters --
Volumes assume the tank is full to the top. Subtract a few percent for substrate, glass, and the gap below the rim.

How this works

Glass thickness is ignored. The math uses outside dimensions, which slightly overstates the water volume. For most stocking decisions, that doesn't matter. For dose calculations, subtract maybe 5 percent if you want to be conservative.

The bowfront calculation treats the front bow as a circular arc. If your tank has an unusual curve (some custom builds use a parabolic front), the result will be off by a few percent.

Why this matters

Tank volume drives stocking, heater wattage, water change volume, and dose amounts for medications and fertilizers. If you only know your tank by its nominal label ("a 75 gallon"), you should probably measure it. Manufacturer labels round generously.

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