how do you measure gals in a tank

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redpheonix
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how do you measure gals in a tank

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I have a tank which i originally believed to be a 110 but i believe that it might be larger...

the tank is 72'' X 18'' X 18'' can anybody help me with the gals that this tank will hold... or atleast give me the formula...
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Multiply (in inches) the length x width x height then divide by 231.
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72 x 18 x 18 / 231=100.99 gallons. Are those outside or inside dims? How thick is the glass?
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