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Water Tank Capacity Table: Capacity by Length

Reference table of capacity for Water Tank Capacity across a range of length values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This water tank capacity reference table shows the capacity for a range of length values, assuming a width of 1 m and a height of 1 m. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Water Tank Capacity Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

LengthCapacityCubic metresUS gallons
0.5 m5000.500132
1 m1,0001.000264
1.5 m1,5001.500396
2 m2,0002.000528
3 m3,0003.000793
4 m4,0004.0001,057
6 m6,0006.0001,585
10 m10,00010.0002,642
14 m14,00014.0003,698
20 m20,00020.0005,283

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your length and read across to the capacity. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Water Tank Capacity Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Water Tank Capacity Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Water Tank Capacity Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common length values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Water Tank Capacity Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.