Calculate volume and fill level of a horizontal oval (stadium-shaped) tank in gallons and cubic feet.
Elliptical cross-section, flat ends
Cross-section is an ellipse (width differs from height). When width equals height it becomes a regular circular cylinder.
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Determine volume of an oval cross-section horizontal tank in gallons and cubic feet. Enter dimensions and fill level in inches or feet.
Example: an oval tank 4.5 ft wide, 3 ft high, and 8 ft long holds about 630 gallons full. At 1 foot fill, it holds roughly 125 gallons.
Common for residential heating oil tanks and underground fuel storage.