Drilling EngineeringWell Control
Rectangular Tank Volume Formula
Rectangular Tank Volume calculates rectangular tank volume for well control workflows in drilling engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (L, W, H) are known and the assumptions behind the cited well control relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, V_tank equals 71.237756 bbl.
Lft
10
Wft
8
Hft
5
Inputs
L
ftTank Length
W
ftTank Width
H
ftFluid Height
Outputs
V_tank
bbl
Rectangular Tank Volume
L
ft
Tank Length
W
ft
Tank Width
H
ft
Fluid Height
Source and review
reviewedIADC WellSharp Formula Sheet, field units, formula 3.
Source