What size rainwater harvesting tank do I need?

1500 litres, 3000 litres, or 5,000 litres? Finally there is an honest assessment that will let you know!
Watch the video then take our calculator.

How does the calculator work?

What size rainwater tank do I need?

Use the quick form below to see the ideal tank size for your requirements..

Step 1: Personal Information



Step 2: Roof Size

Insert the collection area in square metres (NB. This is the roof area only and not surface/driveways etc.) As a guide, you can measure the surface area of your overall floor plan for your house. (W x D = roof size).

Presumption of smooth pitched roof with a surface yield coefficient of 0.9.

Tip: The average UK roof size is 100 m2 (1076 ft2).

m2 ft.2
ft2 
m2

Step 3: Rainfall

Please enter your postcode so that we can estimate the rainfall for your area.

Calculation based on filter coefficient of 95% and sized based on an 18-day dry period.

Estimated Rainfall  mm

Step 4: Number of people

Please select the number of people living in your household.

Step 5: Rainwater Use

What will you use your collected rainwater for?

Sized in accordance with BS EN 16941-1:2024


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