Lake Volume Calculator





Formula

To calculate the lake volume:

\[ LV = \frac{\pi \times D^2}{4} \times \frac{LD}{7.481} \]

What is Lake Volume?

Lake volume is the total amount of water contained within a lake. It is typically measured in gallons or cubic feet and is calculated based on the lake's surface area (diameter) and average depth. Understanding the volume of a lake is important for various environmental and engineering applications, such as water resource management and ecological studies.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Calculate the area of the lake's surface:

\[ \frac{\pi \times D^2}{4} = \frac{\pi \times 500^2}{4} = 196349.54 \text{ square feet} \]

Step 2: Multiply the area by the average depth and divide by 7.481:

\[ LV = \frac{196349.54 \times 20}{7.481} = 524,000.00 \text{ gallons} \]

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Calculate the area of the lake's surface:

\[ \frac{\pi \times D^2}{4} = \frac{\pi \times 1000^2}{4} = 785398.16 \text{ square feet} \]

Step 2: Multiply the area by the average depth and divide by 7.481:

\[ LV = \frac{785398.16 \times 30}{7.481} = 3,150,000.00 \text{ gallons} \]