Pipe Volume Calculator

Calculate water volume held in a pipe run from inside diameter and length.

Author

Dr. Lars Eriksson

Plumbing editorial contributor

Swedish environmental economist from Stockholm School of Economics, advisor to the EU on carbon pricing policy

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Dr. Mariam Diallo

Plumbing content reviewer

Senegalese sociolinguist with a doctorate from Sorbonne, studying code-switching in multilingual urban communities

Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

1.5 in pipe × 10 ft =

0.918 gal

Representative value from the Pipe Volume Calculator reference table.

Reference Values

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Pipe Volume Calculator

Estimate fluid volume in a pipe run using inside diameter and length.

Contained Volume

Reference Table

Use this complete table for quick lookup and internal linking to specific value pages.

Pipe Volume Calculator Reference
Pipe SegmentVolume (gal)Volume (L)Volume (ft³)
0.5 in pipe × 10 ft0.102 gal0.390.0136
0.5 in pipe × 25 ft0.255 gal0.970.0341
0.5 in pipe × 50 ft0.51 gal1.930.0682
0.5 in pipe × 75 ft0.765 gal2.90.1023
0.5 in pipe × 100 ft1.02 gal3.860.1364
0.5 in pipe × 150 ft1.53 gal5.790.2045
0.75 in pipe × 10 ft0.229 gal0.870.0307
0.75 in pipe × 25 ft0.574 gal2.170.0767
0.75 in pipe × 50 ft1.147 gal4.340.1534
0.75 in pipe × 75 ft1.721 gal6.520.2301
0.75 in pipe × 100 ft2.295 gal8.690.3068
0.75 in pipe × 150 ft3.442 gal13.030.4602
1 in pipe × 10 ft0.408 gal1.540.0545
1 in pipe × 25 ft1.02 gal3.860.1364
1 in pipe × 50 ft2.04 gal7.720.2727
1 in pipe × 75 ft3.06 gal11.580.4091
1 in pipe × 100 ft4.08 gal15.440.5454
1 in pipe × 150 ft6.12 gal23.170.8181
1.25 in pipe × 10 ft0.637 gal2.410.0852
1.25 in pipe × 25 ft1.594 gal6.030.2131
1.25 in pipe × 50 ft3.187 gal12.070.4261
1.25 in pipe × 75 ft4.781 gal18.10.6392
1.25 in pipe × 100 ft6.375 gal24.130.8522
1.25 in pipe × 150 ft9.562 gal36.21.2783
1.5 in pipe × 10 ft0.918 gal3.480.1227
1.5 in pipe × 25 ft2.295 gal8.690.3068
1.5 in pipe × 50 ft4.59 gal17.380.6136
1.5 in pipe × 75 ft6.885 gal26.060.9204
1.5 in pipe × 100 ft9.18 gal34.751.2272
1.5 in pipe × 150 ft13.77 gal52.131.8408
2 in pipe × 10 ft1.632 gal6.180.2182
2 in pipe × 25 ft4.08 gal15.440.5454
2 in pipe × 50 ft8.16 gal30.891.0908
2 in pipe × 75 ft12.24 gal46.331.6362
2 in pipe × 100 ft16.32 gal61.782.1817
2 in pipe × 150 ft24.48 gal92.673.2725
3 in pipe × 10 ft3.672 gal13.90.4909
3 in pipe × 25 ft9.18 gal34.751.2272
3 in pipe × 50 ft18.36 gal69.52.4544
3 in pipe × 75 ft27.54 gal104.253.6816
3 in pipe × 100 ft36.72 gal1394.9087
3 in pipe × 150 ft55.08 gal208.57.3631
4 in pipe × 10 ft6.528 gal24.710.8727
4 in pipe × 25 ft16.32 gal61.782.1817
4 in pipe × 50 ft32.64 gal123.564.3633
4 in pipe × 75 ft48.96 gal185.336.545
4 in pipe × 100 ft65.28 gal247.118.7266
4 in pipe × 150 ft97.92 gal370.6713.09

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pipe Volume Calculator, formulas, and typical use cases.

How is pipe volume calculated?

Pipe volume uses cylinder geometry: volume = π × radius² × length, then converted to gallons or liters.

Why does inside diameter matter more than nominal size?

Contained volume depends on actual inside diameter, which changes with material and wall thickness.

When is pipe volume useful in plumbing work?

It helps estimate flush time, chemical dosing, recirculation behavior, and water age in long runs.

Can this be used for mixed pipe sizes?

For mixed systems, calculate each segment separately and sum the volumes.

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