Differential pressure sensors can be used to measure liquid level in a tank. Here we will explain how a DP sensor is used to measure liquid level.
Tank Level
Fluid Depth, Density, Gravity, and Pressure Calculator
This tool will calculate any of parameters defined by the hydrostatic pressure formula P=ρgh which includes depth, density, gravity and pressure.
Potable water underground 10ft dia storage tank temperature and level sensor
measure the level and temperature of potable water in an underground water storage tank with a 10 ft diameter and a horizontal orientation.
Calculating required pressure range for fuel tank level measurement
Using a pressure measurement instrument to measure fuel level is very common, however most are scaled in bar or psi pressure ranges, and if they do happen to be scaled in level units, they are typically water level based, such as mH2O or ftH2O.
Fleet management system submersible 3000mm height petrol tank level ATEX rated pressure sensor
ATEX rated submersible pressure sensor for fleet management system (FMS) petrol applications .
Tank Height – Tank Level Depth to Tank Level Height Calculator
This tool will calculate the height of contents in a tank by subtracting the depth to tank contents from the well height you enter, and convert any combination of units for each depth and height value.
Tank Height – Tank Level Height to Tank Level Depth Calculator
This tool will calculate the depth to tank contents level by subtracting the height of the tank contents level from the tank height you enter and convert any combination of units for each depth height value.
Submersible Diesel Tank Level Sensors
Diesel fuel oil storage tank device for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation protected from diesel ingress when completely immersed in the fuel oil.
Diesel Fuel Tank Level Sensors
Diesel fuel oil storage tank device for measuring diesel fuel level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Automatic fire pump engine 48 inch range 0-10Vdc output diesel tank level sensor
A fuel tank mounted level sensor for measuring the height of diesel in a automatic diesel fire pump engine fuel tank over a range of 0 to 48in from the 1/4 BSP male process connection, and sending the corresponding 0-10Vdc signal through the weather proof cable electrical connection.
Floating dry dock ballast tank 14ft range 4-20mA output submersible seawater level sensor
A seawater compatible liquid level sensor for submerging in a floating dry dock ballast tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 14ft from the nose cone, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
Filtered rainwater cistern 13ft range 4-20mA submersible drinking and cooking water level sensor
A drinking water approved submersible level sensor for submerging in a filtered rainwater cistern and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 13ft from the nose cone, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
Dairy farm 6m high milk storage vat 4-20mA level transmitter
A food grade externally mounted dairy level transmitter for measuring the height of milk in farm storage vats over a range of 0 to 6m from the dairy pipe process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the water proof cable electrical connection.
Grease trap waste receiving tank 2m range 4-20mA level transmitter
An externally mounted liquid level transmitter for measuring the height of wastewater in a grease trap waste receiving tank over a range of 0 to 2m from the G1 1/2 flush diaphragm process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the DIN plug electrical connection.
Overground horizontal cylindrical 10ft dia diesel fuel tank level sensor with 10-90% Vs output
An externally mountable fuel level sensor for measuring the height of diesel in a horizontal cylindrical overground fuel tank over a range of 0 to 10ft from the G1/4 male process connection, and sending the corresponding low power consumption ratiometric 10-90% Vsupp signal through the flood proof IP68 cable electrical connection.
18.605 G Low Cost Submersible Diesel Fuel and Water Tank Level Sensor
Low cost OEM diesel fuel or water level sensor for installing inside or outside a storage tank.
65 inch range 4-20mA output intrinsically safe IBC tote wastewater level transmitter
An intrinsically safe externally mounted liquid level transmitter for measuring the height of wastewater over a range of 0 to 65in from the 1/2 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the M12 connector electrical connection.
3m range 4-20mA submersible freshwater tank level sensor for dust suppression systems
A submersible liquid level sensor for submerging in a dust suppression system freshwater tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 3m from the flush diaphragm, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
280 inch range 4-20mA output urea tank flush diaphragm level sensor
An externally mounted tank level sensor for measuring the height of urea over a range of 0 to 280in from the G3/4 male DIN3852 with flush diaphragm process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the flood proof cable electrical connection.
16 inch range 4-20mA output submersible shallow water tank level sensor
A low range submersible liquid level sensor for submerging in a shallow water tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 16in from the flush open face diaphragm, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
3m range 4-20mA output submersible seawater dewatering tank level sensor
A low range submersible liquid level sensor for submerging in a seawater dewatering tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 3m from the nose cone, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
10psig 4-20mA oily wastewater pressure sensor with hi-temp protection for tank level gauging use
A low range hi-temp media 150°C/302°F protected max gauge pressure sensor for tank level gauging use to measure pressure of oily wastewater over a range of 0 to 10 psi g from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the weatherproof cable electrical connection.
50cm range 0.5-4.5Vdc output submersible small diesel fuel tank level sensor
A submersible liquid level sensor for submerging in a small diesel fuel tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 50cm from the diaphragm behind the nose cone, and sending the corresponding 0.5-4.5Vdc signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
50cm range 4-20mA water level sensor for hot tub and spa service water tanks
A low range water level sensor for measuring the height of freshwater service water tanks for hot tubs and spas over a range of 0 to 50cm from the G1/2 male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the weather proof cable electrical connection.
100 psig range 4-20mA output freshwater hydrostatic pressure transducer for tank level gauging use
A hydrostatic pressure transducer for tank level gauging use to measure pressure of freshwater over a range of 0 to 100 psi g from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the weatherproof cable electrical connection.
6m range 4-20mA output water tank level sensor for external fitting
A externally mounted water tank level sensor for measuring the height of water over a range of 0 to 6m from the G1/4 male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the M12 connector electrical connection.
1.5 psig range 4-20mA output freshwater tank fluid level pressure sensor for farming use
A low range pressure sensor for farming use to measure freshwater tank fluid level over a range of 0 to 1.5 psi g from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the weatherproof cable electrical connection.
Greenhouse clean water tank 15 mWG 4-20mA submersible level sensor
Low cost submersible liquid level sensor with ceramic thick film strain gauge technology for measuring level of greenhouse clean water tanks over a 0 to 15 mWG gauge hydrostatic pressure range and sending out a 4 to 20 milliamps signal.
50cm range 0-10Vdc output freshwater level sensor for external fitting
A low range externally mounted water level sensor for measuring the height of freshwater over a range of 0 to 50cm from the G1/4 male process connection, and sending the corresponding 0-10Vdc signal through the M12 connector electrical connection.
4000mm range 0-5Vdc output diesel tank level sensor for external fitting
A low range externally mounted liquid level sensor for measuring the height of diesel over a range of 0 to 4000 mm from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 0-5Vdc signal through the DIN plug electrical connection.
50in range 4-20mA output chemical liquid level sensor with flush diaphragm and IS approval
An intrinsically safe externally mounted liquid level sensor for measuring the height of a liquid chemical over a range of 0 to 50in from the triclamp process connection, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the M12 connector electrical connection.
2ft range 0-10Vdc output submersible freshwater tank level sensor
A low range submersible liquid level sensor for submerging in a freshwater tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 2ft from the flush diaphragm, and sending the corresponding 0-10Vdc signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
3m range 4-20mA output submersible hot water tank level sensor
A hi-temp media 125°C/257°F max submersible water level sensor for submerging in a hot water tank and measuring the depth over a range of 0 to 3m from the nose cone, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible cable electrical connection.
60 ftH20 gauge range 4-20mA output diesel tank level pressure sensor
Economical corrosion resistant ceramic diaphragm pressure sensor for measuring diesel tank level over a 60 ftH20 gauge pressure range and generating a 4 to 20 milliamps output signal.
Elevated freshwater tank level 30 psig range 0-5Vdc out pressure sensor
A gauge pressure sensor for water level measuring use, beneath an elevated water tank to measure pressure of freshwater over a range of 0 to 30 psi g from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 0-5Vdc signal through the integral cable electrical connection.
5 kPa g range 0-5 Vdc output fuel oil pressure sensor for liquid level measuring use
A low range gauge pressure sensor for tank level measuring use to measure pressure of fuel oil over a range of 0 to 5 kPa g from the 1/4 NPT male process connection, and sending the corresponding 0-5Vdc signal through the DIN plug electrical connection.
Hydrochloric acid storage tank 1mH2Og hydro-static pressure transmitter
A hydro-static pressure transmitter for storage tank level monitoring use to measure level of 36% hydrochloric acid over a range of 0 to 1 mH2O g by immersion in the tank, and sending the corresponding 4-20mA signal through the submersible electrical connection.
BMS water tank 6mH2Og range 0-10V out submersible level sensor
Low cost submersible water level sensor with ceramic thick film strain gauge technology for measuring the level of a water tank connected to a building management system, over a 0 to 6 mH2O gauge hydrostatic pressure range and sending out a 0 to 10 volts signal.
Dual input indicator to display & calculate the liquid level of a pressurised tank
We need to measure the level of liquid in a pressurised tank. We have a pressure sensor at the top of the tank and one at the bottom.
How do you measure the volume of a liquid using pressure
It is not possible to measure the volume directly, and unfortunately there is no such device as a volume sensor, however if you know the dimensions of the space filled with liquid, you can easily determine the volume.
Agricultural water reservoir tank 10ft deep level transducer
We need a device that will be used in an agricultural setting to monitor water-levels in open-air water-reservoirs or tanks with a maximum depth of 10ft.
Generator fuel oil day tank drop-in 200mb hydrostatic level sensor
200 mbar range hydrostatic level sensor for measuring the quantity of generator fuel oil in a day tank.
Wastewater holding tank submersible 8 feet deep level monitoring pressure transmitter
Submersible pressure transmitter with a flush diaphragm & intrinsic safety approval for measuring the level of wastewater in a holding tank which is 8 feet high.
Screw-in 2m height onboard marine vessel diesel tank base mount level sensor
Marine approved hydrostatic liquid level sensor for mounting on the base of an onboard 2 metre high diesel tank to monitor fuel usage.
12ft high ink tank screw-in 4-20mA output level sensor
Hydrostatic level sensor with a 4-20mA output for screw on thread mounting and measuring the level of ink in a 12 foot high tank.
DPT200 Pressurised Tank Level Differential Pressure Transmitter
Pressurised tank liquid level differential pressure cell transmitter for process plant storage.
Solar panel, low power compatible, submersible 3m water tank level sensor
Low powered submersible sensor for measuring the level of water in a 3 metre high tank.
Above ground level potable water tank pressure level indicator
Pressure level indicator with a display to be provided at ground level to measure level of ground water tank for potable water.
Raw leachate feed tank depth probe
Depth probe for monitoring the level of raw leachate in feed tanks up to 1 metre high on a landfill site.
Diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor for fleet storage
Measure the level of Adblue® diesel exhaust fluid as part of a tank monitoring system used to support depots operating a fleet of diesel trucks.
Rainwater harvesting depth sensor for 1.25 metre deep tank
Measure the depth of water in a rainwater harvesting tank. The IMSL depth sensor is waterproof for installing in the bottom of the tank interior.
Liquid Level to Hydrostatic Pressure Calculator
This calculator and conversion scale will convert the depth of fluid to a measurement of hydrostatic pressure, P = L·ρ₀·SG·g
Pressure to Liquid Level Calculator
This calculator and conversion scale will determine the liquid height from the hydrostatic pressure, L = P/(ρ₀·SG·g)
Generator diesel tank height level sensor for 1 metre height
I have a tank 1 metre cubed that holds 1000 Litres of diesel for a generator. I am trying to find a sensor that will inform me of the contents/level
Submersible oil pressure sensor alternative to Ashdown CNS
The CNS is obsolete and no longer manufactured. As an alternative for your fuel oil application we would suggest a 1.6 metre range LMP307
Sea water tank level sensor for 30 cm depth variation on ship
Level sensor for sitting in a sea water tank on a ship deck to measure depth variation between 0-30cm.
LMK387 Cleanable Sewage and Sludge Pressure/Level Sensor
Rugged and easily cleanable pressure/level sensor for use with waste water sewage or sludge.
How to determine milk tank level and volume from pressure
How do I convert the pressure reading to quantity of milk at bottom temperature which varies approx 10 deg C
Low cost 2 metre high diesel tank level sensor with 0-10 volt output
Cost effective level sensor 0 – 2m, media is diesel fuel, output is 0-10V
Hydrostatic Pressure
Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure that is generated by the weight of liquid above a measurement point, when the liquid is at rest.
Remote water tank level monitoring via GSM mobile network
Stand alone remote tank monitoring system for 10 water tanks where an alarm can be transmitted once certain levels are reached
Submersible rainwater tank level sensor for measuring 3.5m depth
Low budget price rainwater level sensor with 3.5 metres maximum water depth (0.35 bar), 4-20mA output, 15 volt supply, and typical 0.5% accuracy
Measuring level of stoddard solvent in a sealed tank
We are trying to measure pressure in a gas tank filled with stoddard solvent.
Rectangular Shaped Tank Contents Calculator
This tool calculates the volume of liquid held in a rectangular shaped tank using the measured level of the fluid.
Horizontal Cylindrical Shaped Tank Contents Calculator
This calculator will take the measurement of liquid height from a horizontal cylinder tank and convert it to liquid volume held in the tank.
Vertical Cylindrical Shaped Tank Contents Calculator
Use this calculator tool to determine the amount of contents in a upright cylinder shaped liquid storage tank from the measured height of fluid in the tank.
200 mbar diesel fuel oil tank level sensor for internal installation
Fuel oil pressure sensor with a 4-20mA current output and a submersible electrical connection for lowering inside a Diesel fuel storage tank to measure hydrostatic level of fuel oil up to 200 millbar.
0.2 bar tank level pressure sensor for fuel oil up to 2m deep
Submersible pressure sensor with 0 – 0.2 bar range for measuring the level of a 2 metre deep fuel oil storage tank.
Underground rain water storage tank level sensor and readout for 2 metre depth
Water level indicator for a 2 metre deep rain water storage tank located underground.
Hydrostatic level sensor and indicator for frothing oil tank
Hydrostatic principle level sensor and indicator for overcoming frothing problem on the surface of a rolling oil liquid inside a storage tank.
10 metre high vegetable oil level transducer with 0 to 10 volt output
Liquid level sensor for measuring the quantity of vegetable oil in a 10 metre high tank.
2 metre deep diesel tank level sensor for submersion
Submersible diesel level pressure sensor for installing in the bottom of tanks up to 2 metres deep.
2m tank height, high temperature oil level sensor with 4-20mA out
Tank level sensor to measure tank height of hot oil up to 2 meters at a maximum temperature of 200 degC.
2.5 metre water level transmitter for submersing inside underground tank
Tank depth sensor for an underground cylindrical rain water collection tank which is 2.5 metres tall.
1 metre screw-in plastic level sensor for biodiesel/sulphuric acid mixture with 4 to 20 mA output
Screw-in liquid level sensor for measuring the height of biodiesel with 3% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) from 0 to 1 metre head
Diesel tank level transducer for mobile phone cellular transmitter/receiver mast sites
OEM fuel level sensor for diesel generators installed at telecom mobile cell tower sites.
3 metre / 10 foot fresh water level transmitter for OEM system integration
Cost effective submersible transducer with a 4-20mA transmitter to output into a PLC analog module on a fresh water system for tank level control up to 3 metres (10 foot).
1.6 mH2O submersible transmitter for wash water break tanks
Submersible level transducer with a 4 to 20 milliamp output for measuring wash water level in a break tank up 1.6 metres deep.
30 ft high hygienic tank level transducer with 0 to 10 volt output for use with lubricants
Liquid level sensor for use with lubricants which has hygienic fittings for connecting to the outside of a lubricant storage tank.
Food grade 1 metre high range tank level switch & indicator
Food compatible liquid level electronic switch and LED gauge indicator for providing an on/off output at any level threshold from 0 and 1 metre high.
Hi-temp level & temperature sensor for 50% NaOH solution
Submersible sensor for measuring both level and temperature of 50% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution.
20 foot deep detention water tank level sensor with 4 to 20 mA output
Low range waste water level transmitter to monitor level in detention tank.
10 metre high cylindrical oil tank level gauge and transmitter
Sensor and display for converting a pressure reading to a level reading of a 10 metre high cylindrical oil tank.
Genset hydrostatic sensor for measuring level of small diesel tank up to 12 inches
Hydrostatic type sensor for submerging inside Genset fuel tanks to measure the level of diesel
Using Hydrostatic Pressure Transducers for Measuring Fluid Level
There are a number of methods and technologies for measuring the level of a fluid with hydrostatic pressure transducers.
Measuring liquid level in a sealed tank with a hydrostatic pressure sensor
In order to measure the level of a liquid using a pressure sensor you must be able to subtract the pressure of the gas at the top of the tank.
Determining the hydrostatic pressure range for a tank level sensor
There are many ways to measure the height of a fluid and one of the most popular is to use a pressure sensor.