Garden planning

Rainwater Harvesting Calculator

Estimate water captured from one rainfall event, tank storage, overflow, and irrigation coverage.

Allow for first flush, splash-out, and conveyance losses.

Your estimate will appear here

Enter your project details and calculate for a practical planning estimate.

How this estimate works

  • One inch of rain on one square foot yields 0.623 gallons.
  • Captured water equals roof area × rainfall depth × 0.623 × collection efficiency.
  • Stored volume is capped at tank capacity; irrigation days equal stored gallons divided by daily demand.

Before you begin

  • This is not live rainfall data or a rainfall forecast; enter a measured or planned event depth.
  • It assumes an empty tank, a uniformly draining roof, and no ongoing withdrawals during the event.
  • Roof material, first-flush setup, debris, evaporation, freezing, local regulations, and water quality affect real-world results.

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