Elliptical pond with shelf
Estimate an elliptical pond with a shallow shelf and deeper center.
How this works
Add outer elliptical area × shelf depth to center elliptical area × additional depth.
Example
Using the example inputs, pond water volume is 8,953.539063 L.
- Outer length
- 6 m
- Outer width
- 4 m
- Shelf water depth
- 0.3 m
- Deep center length
- 3 m
- Deep center width
- 2 m
- Additional center depth
- 0.7 m
- Pond water volume
- 8,953.539063 L
Scope and assumptions
Ideal vertical shelf edges; irregular banks require measured volume. Not fish stocking or dosing guidance.
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