How to Measure Pond Volume:
What You'll Need:
- Rope/Twine
- Electrical Tape
- Metal/Wooden Stake
- Weight
Square/Rectangle:
To start:
Tie one end of the rope to the stake and then secure the stake into the ground at the corner of the longest side of your pond
To get length & width:
Walk the side of the pond while holding the rope and then use a piece of electrical tape to mark off the distance to the end. Repeat for shorter side.
Circular/Oval
To start:
Tie one end of the rope to the stake and then secure the stake into the ground at the edge of
To get diameter:
Walk to the opposite side of your pond while holding the rope and then use a piece of electrical tape to mark the distance.*For oval or irregularly shaped ponds, take measurements from multiple locations and average them together. your pond.
To Get Average Depth:
Tie a weight to the end of your rope and drop it to the bottom and then pull the rope taut before marking the rope. Repeat in at least 3 places and average the results.**For large ponds we recommend taking measurements from a boat.
