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Jorge S
Jorge S asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 7 years ago

Tank diameter calculation?

I have a 10,000 gallon (258 barrel) tank that is 24 feet high. How can I calculate the diameter of the tank?

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  • Sky - Vhin
    Lv 6
    7 years ago
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    V = (pi/4) * d² * h

    convert the volume to ft^3, then use the above formula to solve for the diameter.

  • Philomel
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    there are .1337 cu Ft/gallon>>10000/.1337= 1337 cu ft.

    1337/24=55.71sq ft (area of the base)/3.1416=17.733 (R^2)

    sqrt(1.733) = 4.2 = R*2 = 8.4 ft =Diameter.

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