Pipe Volume Calculator
Calculate pipe internal volume and liquid mass from inner diameter and length with metric and imperial units.
What Is a Pipe Volume Calculator?
A pipe volume calculator finds the internal capacity of a cylindrical pipe and the mass of liquid it can hold. Enter inner diameter and length to get volume in cubic meters, liters, gallons, and cubic feet, plus liquid weight from density.
Pipe Volume Formula
A pipe is a hollow cylinder. Internal volume uses the inner radius:
$$\text{volume} = \pi \times r^2 \times L$$
where $r$ is inner radius and $L$ is pipe length. Liquid mass:
$$\text{mass} = \text{volume} \times \text{density}$$
Water density is about 997 kg/m³. For flow rate planning, use the Gallons Per Minute Calculator or Liters Per Minute Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the volume of a 6 foot pipe with a 2 inch inner diameter?
A 6 foot pipe with a 2 inch inner diameter holds about 0.13 cubic feet or 0.979 US gallons. Use inner diameter, not outer diameter, for water capacity.
How do I find pipe diameter from volume?
Rearrange the cylinder formula: $d = 2 \times \sqrt{V / (\pi \times L)}$. Keep all units consistent when solving.
Should I use inner or outer diameter?
Use inner diameter for liquid capacity. Outer diameter includes pipe wall thickness and overstates the volume of fluid inside.
How much water does a 15 cm diameter, 6 meter pipe hold?
About 0.106 m³ or 106 liters. At water density, that is roughly 105.7 kg of water.
Can I calculate volume for fluids other than water?
Yes. Select a preset liquid or enter a custom density in kg/m³. Volume stays the same; only mass changes with density.