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01-22-2007, 01:19 PM
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 Size conversion into gallons Hi all, I have been Given a tank that measures 48"x12"18" how much water can this tank hold and would the size be suitable for salt water ? Cheers  |
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01-22-2007, 04:28 PM
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| 44.9 Gallons, yes any size is worth keeping! |
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01-22-2007, 06:54 PM
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| Generally speaking ... (length in inches) X (height in inches) X (width in inches) / 231 = US Gallons. Regardless of the geometry, cubic inches of tank volume divided by 231 will give you US Gallons. HTH  |
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01-23-2007, 09:08 AM
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| Thanks, Seems a Little small to other set-ups. |
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01-23-2007, 09:17 AM
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| It is, but you can always go bigger later. |
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