1. What is Capacity Calculation?

The capacity calculation determines the volume of a tank or container in litres by multiplying its length, width, and height (in meters) and converting the result from cubic meters to litres by multiplying by 1000.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the capacity formula:

Where:

• \( length \) — Length of the tank in meters
• \( width \) — Width of the tank in meters
• \( height \) — Height of the tank in meters
• \( 1000 \) — Conversion factor from cubic meters to litres

Explanation: The formula calculates the volume in cubic meters and converts it to litres (1 cubic meter = 1000 litres).

3. Importance of Capacity Calculation

Details: Accurate capacity calculation is crucial for tank design, liquid storage planning, industrial processes, and ensuring proper sizing for various applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter dimensions in meters. All values must be positive numbers. The calculator will automatically convert the result to litres.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why multiply by 1000?
A: We multiply by 1000 to convert from cubic meters (the result of length × width × height) to litres (1 m³ = 1000 litres).

Q2: Can I use other units?
A: The calculator expects meters. For other units, convert to meters first (e.g., 50 cm = 0.5 m).

Q3: Does this work for irregular shapes?
A: No, this formula is for rectangular tanks only. Different formulas are needed for cylinders, spheres, etc.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It's mathematically precise for perfect rectangular tanks. Real-world tanks may have slightly different capacities due to manufacturing tolerances.

Q5: What about internal vs external dimensions?
A: For capacity calculations, always use internal dimensions unless accounting for wall thickness is needed.