Volume - Tank

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A tank has curved ends and dimensions of 2' x 2' x 6'. Determine volume (gallons) of tank.

Volume - Length x Width x Depth.

2 x 2 x 6 = 24 cu. ft.

24 x 7.48 (cu ft. of water) = 179.52 = 180 gal.

Answer given is less.

Where did I make the error(s) ?

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Please respond. Thanks again.

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What shape is the tank

Is it cylindrical with hemispherical ends

Is it square section with curved ends vertical or horizontal curve

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It appears more cylindrical with semicircular ends.

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what are its dimensions

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"what are its dimensions" 2' X 2' X 6'

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What are the dimensions..??
What bit is 2'
What bit is 2'
Qhat bit is 6'

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The shape is oval and is a watering tank for livestock.

Dimensions appear to be 2' wide, 2' deep, 6" in length - does not specify - just 2' x 2' x 6'.

Also, please calculate if the tank was 2" wide, 2' long, 6" deep - Could the tank be oval with those dimensions ?

[Guest]

is it a horizontal open top watering trough for livestock...??
Probably part of an elipse in section width 2 feet (the major axis) and 6 inches deep (half the minor axis) and 2 feet long with with ends cut off straight at right angles (square ends)

But from your information I could guess or dream up any shape that uses your figures

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"is it a horizontal open top watering trough for livestock...??" appears to be.

Dimensions appear to be 2' wide, 2' deep, 6" in length- - should be 6', not 6".

The tank is in a catalog of farm, lawn and garden related products.

Description is "Round End Tank 2' x 2' x 6' ".

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Well, then it may be elipical in section 2 feet wide (minor axis), 2 feet deep (half major axis) and 6 feel long with square ends
But that would be a round bottom tank.

OR

It may be roughly the shape of a rounded coffin...
Eliptical open top and vertical sides...2 feet wide (minor axis), 6 feet long (major axis) and 2 feet deep vertical parallel sides.
That would be an eliptical prism shape standing on its eliptical bottom with vertical sides
and that would be a roundended tank.

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Well now....I don't think it is eliptical at all....

I googled this on the internet and found one similar here..... With the approximate capacity given

So it has semicircular ends a rectangular bit in the middle and is 2 feet wide, 2 feet deep with vertical sides (near enough) and overall 6 feet long.

http://www.behlencountry.com/index.aspx ... duct&i=530

2' x 2' x 6' Round-End Tank - Galvanized

Description

Item Number: 50130048

UPC: 17141001100
Product Features
Model # RE226

Cross Braces - 1

Ideal for all your livestock watering needs

Built to endure the most severe farm and ranch conditions

Corrosion resistant, heavy, shiny, zinc coating protects against extreme weather conditions

Rigid sidewalls have both ribs and corrugations for maximum strength

Extra-heavy (20 ga.) galvanized tank bottoms

Heavy, reinforced steel tube rolled into the top lip for added strength and durability

Tanks ship in lots of 3 (A, B & C sizes). Quantities other than 3 may be subject to a surcharge. All other sizes are nested in lots of 2 (A & B sizes).
Technical Specs
Weight: 64 LBS

Approximate Capacity- 169

Tank sizes are nominal and will be slightly less than stated size.

For lower freight costs, two or three tanks of the same size will be nested, requiring the inner tanks to be undersized.

Waterers NOT available in round tanks

Dimensions: 2' x 2' x 6'

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It tells you that it is 169 gallons

The 2 semicircular ends make up 1 circular prism 2 ft dia and 2 ft long
The rectangular bit in the middle is a square prism 2 ft deep x 2 ft wide x 4 ft long
You just find the volume of each and add together and convert to gallons

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Circular prism - pi x r^2 x h - same as cylinder ?

3.1416 x 1 x 1 x 2 = 6.2832 cu. ft.

square prism - length x width x depth

2 x 2 x 4 = 16 cu. ft.

6.2832 + 16 = 22.2832 x 7.48 = 166.67 = 167 gal.

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Yes, thats it.

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Thanks.