Fill Volume and Headspace Calculator

Fill volume and headspace calculator

Brimful volume of the container (ml)

Nominal fill volume (ml)

Fill tolerance (plus or minus, ml)

Liquid

Fill temperature (degrees C)

Highest temperature in storage or transport (degrees C)

Expansion = volume x coefficient x temperature rise. Coefficients are rounded, typical values at room temperature, and the container itself also expands a little, so this is a safe-side estimate. Carbonated drinks, hot fill and vacuum packs need a specialist calculation.