Cylindrical Tank Volume
Cylindrical Tank Volume
Sizing tanks, pipes and silos starts with the volume of a cylinder — one of the most common storage shapes.
The volume is V = π·r²·h. where r is the radius and h the height.
Inputs
r := 1.5 m=1.5 m
h := 4 m=4 m
Multiply the circular base area by the height.
V := pi·r^2·h=28.27 m^3
Results
The result gives the full capacity; multiply by the fill fraction for a working volume. Volume grows with the square of radius, so a wider tank holds far more.
Assumptions & limitations
- Right circular cylinder.
- Constant cross-section.
- Ignores wall thickness and fittings.