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Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume

Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume
\[V=\frac{\pi D^2H}{4}\]

Variables

Vtank volume (m³)
Dinternal tank diameter (m)
Hinternal tank height (m)

Description

What is this formula?


Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume calculates the total internal volume of a vertical cylindrical storage tank.


The formula is based on the exact geometric volume of a cylinder using the internal diameter and internal height.


When to use it


Use this formula when calculating the full capacity of a vertical cylindrical tank with a circular cross section.


It is suitable for water tanks, fuel tanks, process vessels, storage silos, and industrial liquid storage systems.


Example


A vertical cylindrical tank has an internal diameter of 3 m and an internal height of 6 m.


Data:


D = 3 m


H = 6 m


Formula:


V = πD²H / 4


Substitution:


V = π × 3² × 6 / 4


Result:


V = 42.41 m³


The full tank volume is approximately 42.41 m³.


Applications


- Water storage tanks

- Fuel storage tanks

- Industrial vessels

- Process tanks

- Agricultural tanks

- Tank capacity calculation

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