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Rainwater tank calculator for Perth

Perth averages about 731 mm of rain a year (long-term average at the Bureau of Meteorology’s Perth Metro station). Every square metre of roof collects roughly 1 litre per millimetre of rain, so a typical Perth 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 m²52,632 L46,784 L144 L
100 m²65,790 L58,480 L180 L
150 m²98,685 L87,720 L270 L
200 m²131,580 L116,960 L360 L
250 m²164,475 L146,200 L451 L
300 m²197,370 L175,440 L541 L

Work it out for your roof

The calculator below is pre-filled with Perth’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.