Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator
Total capacity of a vertical tank with a conical bottom section.
The cone holds exactly ā of what a cylinder of the same height would ā full-drain cone bottoms cost surprisingly little capacity.
Formula
Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator is a free cone bottom tank for process, mechanical and water engineers ā instant, accurate and 100% client-side, with the governing formula and reference shown next to the result so the number can be defended, not just quoted.
About Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator
Total capacity of a vertical tank with a conical bottom section. The calculation implements V = (ĻDĀ²/4)Ā·h_cyl + (ĻDĀ²/12)Ā·h_cone (Standard mensuration (cone volume = ā base Ć height)). The cone holds exactly ā of what a cylinder of the same height would ā full-drain cone bottoms cost surprisingly little capacity.
How to use Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator
- 1Enter Tank diameter in m.
- 2Enter Cylindrical height in m.
- 3Enter Cone height in m.
- 4Read Total volume, Cone section instantly ā no submit button needed.
- 5Need US units? Flip the SI/Imperial toggle and every field converts.
Why use Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator?
- āImplements the standard formula ā V = (ĻDĀ²/4)Ā·h_cyl + (ĻDĀ²/12)Ā·h_cone
- āReference cited on-page: Standard mensuration (cone volume = ā base Ć height)
- āOne-click SI ā Imperial toggle ā values convert in place, physics stays in SI
- āLive worked example: the substitution recomputes from your numbers
- āRuns entirely in your browser ā nothing uploaded, free forever
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator use?+
It computes V = (ĻDĀ²/4)Ā·h_cyl + (ĻDĀ²/12)Ā·h_cone, per Standard mensuration (cone volume = ā base Ć height). The formula is displayed under the result along with a worked example substituted with your own inputs.
What should I keep in mind when using this calculator?+
The cone holds exactly ā of what a cylinder of the same height would ā full-drain cone bottoms cost surprisingly little capacity.
Does this work for any fluid?+
Yes ā density and viscosity are inputs (with common fluids suggested in the field hints), so the same physics applies to water, oils, gases and process fluids. Compute always runs in SI internally, so unit mix-ups can't corrupt the result.
Is the Cone Bottom Tank Volume Calculator free to use?+
Yes ā completely free, no sign-up, no limits. It runs client-side in your browser, so inputs stay private and results are instant even on slow connections.
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