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#47067 07/01/2005 2:12 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | someone posted a formula on how to figure volume. i have a new tank that is supposed to be 19 gals, but will only hold 15.5, can someone help? RON
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#47068 07/01/2005 2:40 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | no need for a formula if ya already know!!
what I use, in a biz that involves tanks, is 6.3 gallons per cu ft - but I think that's imperial gallons, which would mean 7 US gal per - if the tanks not a very regular shape, you'll end up w/ an estimate anyway, tho you already have that!
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#47069 07/01/2005 3:05 AM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22 | Volume (gallons) = Length (inches) X width (inches) X height (inches) / 231
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#47070 07/01/2005 3:48 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | As Red58 stated, you already have the answer. I assume you are measuring your fuel in U.S. gallons rather than in cubic inches. You could use the formula given and solve for cubic inches if you feel a need to know. Should be about 93 cubic inches shy of 19 gallons.
Reminds me of a story about T.A. Edison asking one of his egghead assistants to determine the volume of a light bulb. A week later Edison asked the assistant if he had the volume. The assistant showed Edison pages of equations and indicated he wasn't quite done. Edison filled the bulb, dumped the contents into a graduated beaker and read out the volume.
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#47071 07/01/2005 3:49 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i didn't know, only what the manufacturer said. he said 19 gals but first fill was only 15.5 gals.. the overall length is 34" the width is 13" and depth is 10" which would equal, 19.134199 gals. but the filler neck is 1 3/4 and is a side fill it would seem you would have to deduct the diameter of that, which equals 15.785714 gals., about what i was able to fill it with. i was hoping i had about 4 to 5 gals. reserve on empty. thanks for the responses. RON
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#47072 07/01/2005 5:08 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallons. Based on the measurements that you gave I come up with 18.8 gallons.
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