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Rainwater tank calculator for Darwin

Darwin averages about 1,723 mm of rain a year (long-term average at the Bureau of Meteorology’s Darwin Airport station). Every square metre of roof collects roughly 1 litre per millimetre of rain, so a typical Darwin home can harvest a lot of water.

Rain you can collect in a year

Roof areaMetal roof (×0.9)Tiled roof (×0.8)Average per day (metal)
80 m²124,056 L110,272 L340 L
100 m²155,070 L137,840 L425 L
150 m²232,605 L206,760 L637 L
200 m²310,140 L275,680 L850 L
250 m²387,675 L344,600 L1,062 L
300 m²465,210 L413,520 L1,275 L

Work it out for your roof

The calculator below is pre-filled with Darwin’s average rainfall. Change the roof area, daily use and tank size to match your home.

Your measurements

Rainwater tank calculator

Estimates only. Check sizes, coverage and quantities with your supplier, engineer or certifier before ordering. Standards references are a guide, not compliance advice.