Ellipsoid Volume Calculator (m³, L)

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Calculate the volume of an ellipsoid in cubic meters and liters from its three semi-axes.

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Ellipsoid (Oval Barrel) Water Volume Calculator (Metric)
Ellipsoid Volume

Oval barrel, egg-shaped tank

Dimensions
cm
cm

Ellipsoid of revolution: horizontal cross-section is a circle, vertical cross-section is an ellipse. When diameter equals height it becomes a sphere.

Water Level
cm
60 cm
Results
Water Volume
0 L
Total Capacity
0 L
Filled
0 %
Water Surface Diameter
0 cm
Water Weight
0 kg
Remaining
0 L
Water Volume
0 m³
Total Capacity
0 m³
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How to Calculate Ellipsoid Volume

Compute the volume of an ellipsoid (3D oval shape) using the formula V = (4/3)πabc, where a, b, c are the three semi-axes. Results in mL, L, and m³.

Example: an ellipsoidal water tank with semi-axes 1.5 m, 1.0 m, and 0.8 m has a volume of approximately 5,027 liters. A smaller tank 60×40×30 cm holds about 301 liters.

Useful for oval tanks, egg-shaped vessels, and any container approximating an ellipsoid shape.

Misha Noyr, M.Eng.

Misha Noyr, M.Eng.

Civil Engineer · 15+ yrs · structural design, geotechnics. Full bio ↓