How Many Gallons Are in a Bath Tub?

Bathtubs come in many shapes and sizes. From small tubs with no seat to extra deep models with seats and sloped walls.

Selecting an ideal bathtub is key to creating a luxurious bathroom space, from its style and shape, to being both water-saving and space saving. Here are some helpful hints for selecting one for yourself.

Size

Bathtubs come in many different shapes and sizes. While some bathtubs are designed to fit within an alcove, others offer greater depth and comfort with freestanding fixtures that stand alone. A bathtub’s capacity will affect its water usage – thus impacting your monthly bill.

A typical bathtub measures 60 inches long by 30 inches wide by 14 to 16 inches deep. However, most people don’t fill their tub all the way because doing so could increase water pressure and make entering it difficult.

As full tubs require more energy to heat than showers, it’s crucial that you understand its capacity before purchasing or upgrading an existing one. By knowing this number, it allows you to ensure the tub will suit both your needs and home environment while saving water bills while enjoying an enjoyable soak experience.

Shape

Internal dimensions will also dictate your bathtub’s water capacity. Tubs that appear similar may in fact hold different amounts due to curves, slopes and seating features within them – making estimating capacity harder than using its exterior dimensions alone.

Factors to take into account include your tub type and personal preferences. For instance, clawfoot tubs typically hold more water than their freestanding counterparts.

Keep in mind that many tubs feature an overflow drain hole located several inches from the top and usually in front. This hole diverts excess water so as to prevent overflow in case you forget to turn off your faucet or leave it running too long, therefore only fill your bathtub up until its level with the overflow hole.

Depth

Bathtubs tend to hold between 40-60 gallons of water on average; some models can even accommodate as much as 110. Bathtubs consume an abundance of hot water which can have a significant effect on your home energy costs.

To reduce water usage, take shorter baths and use a low-flow showerhead with just half of its capacity, as well as fill your tub only halfway full. Doing this will save both money and resources while helping protect the environment.

When it comes to selecting a bathtub, make sure it offers full submersion experience. Measured from its interior base to the overflow drain, most people find a tub 15 inches deep comfortable for submersion; if choosing freestanding or clawfoot tubs deeper depth may be desired.

Weight

Bathtubs are an integral part of many households, serving both relaxation and personal hygiene needs. A typical bathtub can hold up to 80 gallons of water – each gallon weighs over 8 pounds! A full tub may weigh as much as 670 pounds!

Though weight may not be the main consideration when purchasing a bathtub, its presence still has an effect on your bathroom floor. A bathtub full of water exerts immense pressure upon its surrounding flooring which may cause cracking or buckleing over time. Therefore, it’s vitally important that buyers understand how much a tub can hold before purchasing one; knowing this information will allow them to avoid purchasing too heavy a tub for their home and improper installation; in addition, knowing this knowledge will allow for the best decision when selecting bathtub-shower combination designs.