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Fish Tank Volume Calculator

Fish Tank Volume Calculator in Litres

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Enter your tank dimensions to see the volume.

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Calculate the water volume of any aquarium in litres. Choose your tank shape, enter the dimensions in any unit, and read the result in litres straight away.

Calculating fish tank volume in litres

Measure length, width and height in centimetres, multiply them for cubic centimetres, then divide by 1000 to get litres. A 60 by 30 by 30 cm tank equals 54,000 cubic centimetres, or 54 litres.

Volume at a glance

Drag to fill a 60 by 30 by 30 cm (54 L) tank and watch the volume change.

50% full = 27 L

How to calculate fish tank volume

Measure the length, width and height of your tank, then multiply them together. Change the values below and the diagram and the calculation update instantly.

  1. 1

    Measure length, width and height

    60 x 30 x 30 cm

  2. 2

    Multiply them for cubic centimetres

    60 x 30 x 30 = 54,000 cm³

  3. 3

    Convert to litres and gallons

    54,000 ÷ 1000 = 54 litres (14.27 US gal)

Formulas behind the fish tank volume calculator

Prefer to calculate the aquarium size by hand? Here is the volume formula for each tank shape. Click a card to try it in the calculator.

For unusual tanks, see a triangular prism volume tool, and note that spherical aquariums (fish bowls) are not recommended for keeping fish.

Aquarium shapes

Our fish tank volume calculator supports seven popular aquarium shapes. Click any shape to load it into the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate fish tank volume in litres?
Multiply the three sides in centimetres and divide by 1000. The calculator does this automatically for every shape.
How many litres is my fish tank?
Enter the dimensions above and the volume in litres appears instantly, along with US and UK gallons.
How do I convert cubic centimetres to litres?
Divide the cubic centimetres by 1000. One litre equals 1000 cubic centimetres.
How many litres in a 100x40x50 cm tank?
That is 200,000 cubic centimetres, which is 200 litres.
What units can I use in this calculator?
You can switch between centimetres, millimetres, inches, feet and metres at any time. Enter all dimensions in the same unit and the result updates instantly.
Does the result include substrate and decoration?
The figure is the full internal capacity. Subtract roughly 10 to 15 percent for substrate, rocks and the gap you leave at the top to estimate the real water volume.
How accurate is this fish tank calculator?
It uses the exact geometric formula for each shape, so the result is accurate for the dimensions you enter. Measure the inside of the tank for the best accuracy.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.

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