Volume & dimensions

Volume, weight & dimensions

Calculate aquarium gross and net volume, full tank weight, useful dimensions, and water change liters with precision.

Tank volume

Calculate gross volume and net water volume based on tank dimensions.

Tank shape

Results

Gross volume64.8L
Net volume (water)42.7L
Water weight42.7kg
Freeboard4.0cm
Floor footprint0.180m2
Base area1800cm2
Front area2160cm2
Side area1080cm2

Formula

V = L × W × H / 1000

Estimated total weight

Estimate the total weight of the fully set up tank including water, glass, and substrate.

Results

Net volume (water)122.4L
Water weight122.4kg
Estimated glass weight32.4kg
Substrate volume24.3L
Estimated substrate weight37.7kg
Hardscape weight12.0kg
Equipment weight5.0kg
Estimated total weight209.5kg
Indicative load517kg/m2

The load estimate is indicative: always verify the stand, support, and floor before setting up heavy tanks.

Water change

Calculate the liters to replace for a partial water change and the dilution factor.

Results

Liters to change36.0L
Weekly liters36.0L
Dilution factor0.700
Remaining after changes70.0%
Removed after changes30.0%

Formula

Remaining = (1 - change%) ^ number of changes

Dimension readout

A practical readout of volume, surface, and freeboard to interpret tank measurements.

Results

V = L × W × H / 1000Rectangular
V = π × r² × H / 1000Cylindrical
Floor footprintUseful for stand, mat, and required space.
FreeboardHelps avoid overflow and estimate the real water level.

For shaped tanks or custom builds, use these numbers for preliminary sizing, not structural certification.

Aquarium volume, weight, and dimension calculator

Use these tools to estimate gross and net liters, the real weight of a full tank, floor footprint, and water changes. The formulas consider glass, substrate, water column, and hardscape displacement to get closer to usable volume.

Scientific references

  • Archimedes' principle — buoyant force
  • Freshwater density ≈ 1.000 g/cm³, saltwater ≈ 1.025 g/cm³