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Default Help, mathematically challenged

On Mar 31, 9:18*am, RBM wrote:
I'm trying to figure out how many gallons a tank will hold. I've tried
googling with no help. The tank is 28" x 18" x 16" and it's supposed to
hold 35 gallons. It just seems too small to me. In comparison I have a
tank that measures 13" x 12" x 18" and I'm sure it only holds around 12
gallons. Any help is appreciated.

tia, Roy


RBM-

Both are correct...



~12.2 gallons & ~34.9 gallons

For reference the key for an easy calc is ...... 231 cubic inches per
gallon

12" x 13" x 18" = 2808 cbiuc inches

2808 cubic inches / 231 cubic inches per gallon = 12.2 gallons

cheers
Bob