Volume question

[Southbay]

Let me start this by saying that I have no backround in shaping.  I have been messing around on the Aku Shaper program and am wondering about volume.  I know the approximate dimentions of say a "ripper" type board, or a more longboard style board, but what volume should I be looking for to float me?  I am 5'11'' 180lbs. 

Thanks, Southbay

[paddlesurf.net]

For reference- I'm 235lbs and my board is 132 liters... it floats me with the deck about an inch above water... not a long distance paddling board- I could do 3 miles on it no problem... but it surfs really well. Good luck!

[Southbay]

So for a progressive surf type board I should figure every pound at least 1.75 liters.  Good to know, thanks paddlesurf!

[Southbay]

Oops, I meant .56 litres.

[river]

A Laird 12 footer is 225 liters as a reference, and its a barge so I would think about 150-175 liters would be a good place to start for a beginner all around cruiser for 185 pounder and that would foat you very well. 132 liter for a 235 pounder is way small, but Ashley has the balance of a cat on a fence:)

[warped]

How do you figure out the volume of a board?