FILTER MEDIA: Volume calculation

To start, select a product...



  • Select a diameter
  • Select the maximum filter bed (DB Max) or the cylindrical height (SH)

  • Select the collector system



YOUR VOLUME IS

V1 V2
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Example:

V1: 5.75 m3 x 1400 kg/m3 = 8050 kg de arena
V2: 0.5 m3 x 1400 kg/m3 = 700 kg de grava

APPARENT DENSITY
OF USUAL FILTER MEDIA

TYPE OF FILTER MEDIA kg/m3 lb/ft3
Antracita 700 - 900 43 - 56
Arena (Silex 0,4-0,8 mm) 1400 - 1700 87 - 106
Grava 1-2 mm
Grava 3-5 mm
Vidrio filtrante 1250 - 1340 78 - 84

  • Select a diameter
  • Filter length

YOUR VOLUME IS

V1 V2
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Example:

V1: 5.75 m3 x 1400 kg/m3 = 8050 kg of sand
V2: 0.5 m3 x 1400 kg/m3 = 700 kg de grava

APPARENT DENSITY
OF USUAL FILTER MEDIA

TYPE OF FILTER MEDIA kg/m3 lb/ft3
Antracita 700 - 900 43 - 56
Arena (Silex 0,4-0,8 mm) 1400 - 1700 87 - 106
Grava 1-2 mm
Grava 3-5 mm
Vidrio filtrante 1250 - 1340 78 - 84