Aquarium Volume Calculator

1. Calculating aquarium volume and water needed
2. Volume and water calculations for non-rectangular aquariums
3. Aquarium weight calculator
• Liters vs litres

    Calculating aquarium volume and water needed

One often needs to calculate the volume of an aquarium in order to determine the amount of water needed to fill it. An aquarium volume calculator is usually consulted as a part of an estimation for the cost of maintaining the aquarium, including the water cost and the cost of appropriate aerators (a.k.a. oxygen pumps, air pumps, oxydators), chemicals, etc. since they all depend on the aquarium's volume. Calculations for the weight of the water the aquarium will contain are required when deciding where you would like to place it.

In either case the calculation process would be:

1. Estimate the volume of water that will fill the aquarium by taking measurements or using the product specifications.
2. Convert the volume to litres or gallons, depending on the unit you want the result to be in
3. To get the water weight, multiply the volume by its density (in the same units). The density of water is ~62.2347 lb/ft³ (997 kg/m³) at room temperature.

When using this aquarium calculator, you should consider that the depth of the aquarium may not be the whole depth from top to bottom, but only the depth to which it can actually be filled. Some people incorrectly refer to the volume of an aquarium as "aquarium size". However, "size" would mean the external or internal dimensions of the aquarium, not its volume, although the two are related.

    Volume and water calculations for non-rectangular aquariums

In some cases, the aquarium will have an irregular shape, for example the outer walls may be curved instead of straight. In such cases what you want to do is divide it in several rectangular-shaped sections, calculate their volume and water requirements using our calculator then sum them up together.

In case you end up needing to do this for a large number of sections, you might use our summation calculator. Reasonable approximations can be made for slightly irregular shapes by taking the average length or width, but in more complex scenarios and the need for an accurate water estimation you should consult a professional since it will likely require integral calculus.

Knowing your aquarium's dimensions, volume and water contents are key in determining the appropriate pumps and other equipment, as well as chemical additives needed to maintain the environment as comfortable for the fish as possible and making sure you enjoy the company of your pets for longer.

    Aquarium weight calculator

There are two things you need to know to estimate how much your aquarium will weigh when filled with water:

1. the weight of the water in the aquarium
2. the weight of the aquarium body itself

Our aquarium volume calculator outputs the weight of the water needed to fill the aquarium fully. To find the actual weight of the water in the aquarium you need to consider how full it will be and subtract a proportion of the water weight output from our tool. For example, if you plan to fill it to 90% of its capacity, you can use a percentage decrease calculator to decrease the result from this calculator by 100%-90%=10%. Alternatively, simply enter the height of the expected water level instead of the entire aquarium in the calculator.

Then, simply add the weight of the aquarium body (as listed in its manufacturer specifications) and the water weight to get the aquarium weight in filled state.

Liters vs litres

Both "liter" and "litre" refer to the same unit, with "liter" being used in the United States while the conventional name as defined by the international body of standardization is "litre". Since both refer to the same volume or space, the two names can be used interchangeably.