Turtle Tank Weight & Floor Load (lbs, PSF, stand footprint)

Our Turtle Tank Weight & Floor Load Calculator helps reptile owners, builders, and hobbyists assess aquarium safety. By factoring water, tank materials, substrate, and stand dimensions, it provides accurate pounds and PSF estimates. Avoid structural risks, ensure safe placement, and design a secure, long-lasting turtle habitat with confidence using this reliable planning tool.

Operational Weight
(Tank + water + substrate + decor + gear)
0 lb
Average Floor Load
Based on stand contact area
0 PSF
Worst Per-Leg Pressure
Contact pressure for legged stands
0 PSI
Inputs
Actual waterline; displacement adjustments below
Outer dims assumed; glass weight uses panel areas (sides + bottom)
Sand ~120, gravel ~110, river rock ~100
Portion of volume that's water/air; reduces substrate mass
Use water volume for canister/sump/etc.
For comparison to typical residential live-load values
Summary & Risk
Empty Tank
0 lb
Water Only
0 lb (0 gal)
Substrate
0 lb
Decor + Equipment
0 lb
Stand
0 lb
Required Base Area @ Target PSF
0 ft²
Risk Meter
Within selected live-load allowance.
This tool is for planning only and not a substitute for a structural engineer. Building codes and conditions vary.
Stand Footprint Visualizer
Top-down schematic. Joist arrows reflect selected direction relative to tank length.
Per-Leg Load
Formulas & Assumptions
  • Water weight = gallons × 8.34 lb (1 L ≈ 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb).
  • Glass density ≈ 0.091 lb/in³; Acrylic density ≈ 0.043 lb/in³.
  • Glass/acrylic weight via panels (two long sides + two short sides + bottom); panel thickness per input.
  • Substrate mass = (footprint × depth) × wet density × (1 − voids).
  • Average PSF = total operational lb ÷ contact area (ft²). For legs: area = Σ pad areas.
  • Per-leg PSI = (total ÷ legs) ÷ pad area (in²). PSF equivalent = PSI × 144.
  • Required base area (ft²) = total lb ÷ target PSF.
© CodingAce · Non-structural guidance. Consult a qualified professional for load-bearing decisions.

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