Bow Front Aquarium Volume Calculator

Bow front tank with curved front glass - elegant display - Calculate exact water volume.

Calculate Water Capacity

Calculate the exact water volume for this tank shape. This specialized calculator accounts for bowfront geometry to determine precise water capacity in gallons and liters.

Bow front tank with curved front glass - elegant display. Get accurate measurements for safe medication dosing, water treatments, and proper equipment sizing.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1.Tank shape is pre-selected with standard dimensions for this type
  2. 2.Verify these match your actual aquarium (always measure from inside the glass)
  3. 3.Adjust the fill height if needed - most tanks aren't completely full
  4. 4.Switch between imperial and metric units to match your preference
  5. 5.Get instant results: exact volume, weight, and equipment recommendations

What's your tank shape?

Enter Your Dimensions

How to measure: Measure the straight back panel for length and width (we add ~12% for the curved front). Don't try to measure the curve!

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Recommended Equipment

Heater Needed:
~183 Watts
Filter Flow:
262–393 GPH
Based on 5–7.5× tank turnover per hour

Popular Tank Sizes & Shapes

Quick links to pre-filled calculators for popular tank sizes and shapes.

Results

Volume
52.4 US Gallons
(198 L)
Actual water volume may be lower due to substrate and rock displacement
Water Weight: 437 lbs (198 kg)
Estimated filled weight: ~463 lbs (210 kg)
(water + glass only)