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1,000 Gallon Septic Tank Dimensions

One A.J. Foss 1,000-gallon precast concrete tank measures 8 ft × 5 ft 8 in × 5 ft 2 in outside. Other models can have a different footprint.

1,000-gallon precast concrete septic tank specification
Specification US customary Metric
Exterior length × width × height 8 ft × 5 ft 8 in × 5 ft 2 in 2.44 m × 1.73 m × 1.57 m
Rated liquid capacity 1,000 US gal 3,785 L
Shipping weight 8,600 lb 3,901 kg
Liquid per vertical unit 21 US gal/in 31.3 L/cm
Manufacturer source: A.J. Foss · Reviewed
Access covers
2
Delivery assembly
Preassembled

What this chart establishes

This is one New England product specification. The dimensions are exterior measurements and do not show wall thickness, baffles, freeboard, burial depth, traffic rating, or the clearance required by an installer.

Use the right measurements

Use the model drawing and permit record for excavation or replacement work. To estimate liquid volume, enter internal length, width, and liquid depth in the volume calculator.

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Common questions

What are the dimensions of a 1,000-gallon septic tank?

The A.J. Foss concrete example on this page measures 8 ft × 5 ft 8 in × 5 ft 2 in outside, or about 2.44 m × 1.73 m × 1.57 m. Confirm the drawing for the exact model you are buying or servicing.

Are all 1,000-gallon septic tanks the same size?

No. The gallon rating describes liquid capacity. Material, wall thickness, compartments, structural rating, and manufacturer can change the exterior dimensions.