How many gallons of wastewater would 600ft of 6-inch pipe hold approximately?

To determine the approximate volume of wastewater that 600 feet of 6-inch pipe can hold, you first need to calculate the cross-sectional area of the pipe and then multiply that by its length.

The formula for the volume of a cylinder is:

Volume = Area of the base × Height (or length)

Since the pipe is circular, the area (A) can be calculated using the formula for the area of a circle:

A = π × r²

In this case, the diameter of the pipe is 6 inches, which gives a radius of 3 inches (6 inches divided by 2). To perform calculations in gallons, you'll also need to convert dimensions appropriately.

First, convert the radius into feet, since there are 12 inches in a foot:

• Radius (in feet) = 3 inches / 12 = 0.25 feet

Now, calculate the cross-sectional area:

A = π × (0.25)² = π × 0.0625 ≈ 0.19635 square feet.

Next, to find the volume for the length of the pipe:

Volume = Area × Length = 0.19635 square feet × 600 feet ≈ 117.81 cubic feet.