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Water Tank Size Calculator

Herritech engineering teamUpdated 20 October 20263 min read

Water Tank Size Calculator
Pictured: 10,000-litre water storage tank.
Quick answer: Tank size = daily water use × days of storage. Daily use = people × litres per person per day + other uses (animals, garden, cleaning). For example, 6 people using 50 litres each plus 100 litres for other uses need 400 litres a day; for 3 days of storage that is 1,200 litres, so a 1,500-litre tank fits. Use the calculator with your own figures.
Key facts
  • Storage = daily use × days of storage
  • Daily use = people × litres each + other uses
  • Choose the next tank size up
  • Supply interruptions decide how many days you need
On this page
  1. Water Tank Size Calculator
  2. How Much Water Does a Person Use?
  3. How Many Days of Storage?
  4. Tank Sizes and Prices
  5. Frequently asked questions

Water Tank Size Calculator

Example figures only: replace them with your own. Results update as you type.

Daily use (litres)–
Storage needed (litres)–
Number of 10,000 L tanks–

How Much Water Does a Person Use?

Use depends on whether the home has flushing toilets, showers and a washing machine. See how much water a family uses per day for a breakdown, and measure your own use from a water bill if you can.

How Many Days of Storage?

Match it to how often supply fails. If county water comes twice a week, store at least three or four days. Boreholes with a pump need less storage, but a reserve helps during power cuts.

Tank Sizes and Prices

Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 20 October 2026).

Choose the next size up from the calculator. For refill shops see storage for refill stations; for the full list, tank price list.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the size of a water tank?

Multiply your daily water use by the number of days of storage you want.

What size water tank does a family of 6 need?

At about 50 litres each plus other uses, around 400 litres a day; for three days, a 1,500-litre tank. Use your own figures.

How many litres of water does a person use per day?

It varies widely with toilets, showers and appliances; check your water bill or the guide linked above.

How many litres does my water tank hold?

For a round tank: 3.14 × radius² × height in metres × 1,000 gives litres; the size is also usually printed on the tank.

How much is a 10,000 litre water tank in Kenya?

Our 10,000-litre tank is KSh 68,000.

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