livewell volume

[beardedguy]

Does anyone remember the formula for the volume of water
in your livewell?

Thanks for the help, Rich

[AirborneYak]

For a square: length x width x height.
For a cylinder: pi*r squred* height.

That should get you a good estimate of volume.

[YakDout]

I would get a one gallon bucket and fill it til you see what you have. One gallon of water weighs 8.3 lbs. give or take a little being salt water.

[beardedguy]

I've seen a formula before that was length X width X height
and then something converts the cubic dimensions to gallons.

[AirborneYak]

Measurements in inches (Length x Width x Height) x 0.004329004329004
1 inch cube = 0.004329004329004 gallon.

Or after you have your measurements you can plug it here:

http://www.unit-conversion.info/volume.html

Just make sure you have are using the correct unit of measure.

Sorta relevant :

http://youtu.be/BVtQNK_ZUJg

Logic behind the math:

http://youtu.be/KfNRArPXCjw

[jorluivil]

One of the things that I recall from a Six Sigma course that I attended was a problem solving skill, its called the 5 Why's

So, I'll ask


1. Why?

2. Why?

3. Why?

4. Why?

5. Why?



Once you answer these everyone will know why you're asking this question.

[CheapPelican]

Blue waffle has a good online calculator for live well assembly.

[jorluivil]

Blue waffle has a good online calculator for live well assembly.


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[beardedguy]

The answer to the question of WHY is
I'm building a new livewell. The water area
is 18 inch by 14 inch by 9 inch. I wanted
to know how many gallons of water this will hold.

[FISH11]

This is the perfect size and keeps the center of gravity lower. I built one like this, but put an outlet hose in case I ever want to use it in a small row or rental boat, instead of the holes on the side. If you have a PA and you sit higher than use the next size up container. It is a lot better because it doesn't have to hold as much water as the bucket one I used before and it is all self contained with a 6v battery. I have had 15 macs in there and they do better than in the bucket tank. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/kfs-ultimate-bait-tank-system

[AirborneYak]

The answer to the question of WHY is
I'm building a new livewell. The water area
is 18 inch by 14 inch by 9 inch. I wanted
to know how many gallons of water this will hold.

About 9 gallons of the math is correct.

[TroutBum]

9.82 Gallons US ?
http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/construction/tank.php

I am an idiot so if is built, I just use a gal. jug and fill it up, keeping count of the gallons.

Hope it helps.

Stephen

[Jimmyz123]

You're making me do math, please stop.
:eek::confused: