Pot Volume Calculator
How big is that pot, really? Measure across the inside and the depth you would fill, and this gives the volume in quarts or liters.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Find the area of the round base by halving the width, squaring that, and multiplying by pi. Then multiply the area by the depth to get the volume.
The result is for a straight-sided pot filled to the depth you enter. A pot that narrows toward the top holds less near the rim than this, so leave some room.
Worked example
A pot 10 in across and filled 8 in deep holds 10.9 qt.
Questions
Should I measure the inside?
Yes. Measure from one inner wall to the other, and measure the depth from the inside bottom.
How can I check it with water?
Fill the pot with a measuring jug and count the quarts or liters you poured. That gives an exact answer for your own pot.
Do I need the full depth?
Enter the depth you actually plan to fill. A pot of soup or stock will not reach the rim, so use the depth it will really hold.
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