1. What is a Cone Bottom Tank?

A cone bottom tank is a storage vessel with a cylindrical upper section and a conical lower section. These tanks are commonly used in industrial applications where complete drainage of contents is required.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( r \) — Radius of both cylinder and cone (meters)
• \( h_{cyl} \) — Height of cylindrical section (meters)
• \( h_{cone} \) — Height of conical section (meters)
• \( \pi \) — Approximately 3.14159

Explanation: The formula combines the volume of the cylindrical part with the volume of the conical part. The cone volume is exactly 1/3 of what a cylinder with the same dimensions would be.

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Accurate volume calculation is essential for capacity planning, inventory management, and process control in industries such as chemical processing, food production, and water treatment.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all dimensions in meters. The radius should be the same for both cylinder and cone sections. Height values must be non-negative.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my tank has different radii for cylinder and cone?
A: This calculator assumes the same radius for both sections. For different radii, a more complex calculation is needed.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for perfect geometric shapes. Real-world tanks may have slight variations.

Q3: Can I use this for partially filled tanks?
A: This calculates total volume. For partial fill calculations, additional formulas are needed based on fill height.

Q4: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters for all dimensions. Convert from other units before entering values.

Q5: How do I calculate the weight of the contents?
A: Multiply the volume by the density of the material (in kg/m³) to get the mass in kilograms.