Aquarium Weight Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Water Weight (WW) is:

\[ \text{WW} = \left( \frac{(\text{L} - 2 \times \text{GT}) \times (\text{W} - 2 \times \text{GT}) \times (\text{H} - 2 \times \text{GT})}{231} \right) \times 8.34 \]

Where:

\( \text{WW} \) is the water weight (pounds)
\( \text{L} \) is the length of the aquarium (inches)
\( \text{W} \) is the width of the aquarium (inches)
\( \text{H} \) is the height of the aquarium (inches)
\( \text{GT} \) is the glass thickness (inches)

What is Aquarium Weight?

Aquarium weight refers to the weight of the water that an aquarium can hold when filled to capacity. It is an important factor to consider for the structural integrity of the stand and the location where the aquarium will be placed. The weight of the water adds significant load, and it is crucial to ensure that the supporting structure can handle this weight safely.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Length of Aquarium (L) = 48 inches
Width of Aquarium (W) = 18 inches
Height of Aquarium (H) = 24 inches
Glass Thickness (GT) = 0.5 inches

Using the formula to calculate the Water Weight:

\[ \text{WW} = \left( \frac{(48 - 2 \times 0.5) \times (18 - 2 \times 0.5) \times (24 - 2 \times 0.5)}{231} \right) \times 8.34 \approx 663.48 \text{ lbs} \]

The Water Weight is approximately 663.48 lbs.