Volume Calculator

[Carpe_Diem]

Good morning everyone,

Before I get started on building my new pond I just want to confirm the volume.
Pond size = 9 Feet long, 5 Feet Wide + 3 Feet average depth.

I have tried a couple of different pond volume calculators online, two of which were off by about 10 gallons but basically It came out to 1010 US Gallons. Can anyone do a double check for me, I would appreciate it?

Pump: If the total is in fact around the 1000 US gallon mark ( probably slightly less with a shelf built all the way around it for plants), would a Laguna Pump at 600 GPH be sufficient?
This should more than circulate half of the entire volume of water per/hour?

Thanks for the help.

 

[koikeepr]

yes, your figure is correct.

 

[D&RW]

I bought a water meter. It's a brass affair with dials and gives you a reading as you fill your pond. I've tried a lot of different methods of calculation, but this meter gives you the real deal. My neighbor used it and found he had overestimated his volume by 25%.

I'd be willing to let you use it if you are willing to pay the shipping. Problem is shipping might be more than the meter cost. I think I paid $60 + shipping.

 

[Otter]

Here's a very simple way to calculate your volume if you forget that 1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons.

http://www.google.com/search?q=9*3*...&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official