Barge Capacity Calculator

Formula

To calculate the barge capacity (BC):

\[ BC = L \cdot W \cdot D \cdot \rho \]

Where:

\(BC\) is the Barge Capacity in tons
\(L\) is the Length of the barge in meters
\(W\) is the Width of the barge in meters
\(D\) is the Depth of the barge in meters
\(\rho\) is the Cargo Density in tons per cubic meter

What is Barge Capacity?

Barge capacity refers to the maximum amount of weight or volume that a barge can carry. This can include various types of cargo such as commodities, containers, or equipment. The capacity of a barge is determined by its size, design, and construction. It is an important factor in maritime transportation as it affects the efficiency and cost of shipping goods.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Length (\(L\)) = 50 meters
Width (\(W\)) = 10 meters
Depth (\(D\)) = 5 meters
Cargo Density (\(\rho\)) = 0.8 tons per cubic meter

Using the formula:

\[ BC = 50 \cdot 10 \cdot 5 \cdot 0.8 = 2000 \text{ tons} \]

The barge capacity is 2000 tons.