Pool Volume Calculator (Gallons)

Enter the pool's size in feet and its shallow and deep end depths to see how many US gallons it holds. You need this number to dose chemicals and size pumps and heaters.

Pool shape
Pool volume22,023 US gallons
Liters83,365 L
Cubic feet2,944 cu ft
Average depth used5.75 ft

Next step: use the gallons with the pool chlorine calculator to dose chemicals.

Pool volume formulas

Rectangle: length × width × average depth × 7.48. Round: 3.14 × radius² × depth × 7.48. Oval: 3.14 × (length ÷ 2) × (width ÷ 2) × depth × 7.48. The factor 7.48 is the number of US gallons in one cubic foot.

Average depth

For a pool with a sloped floor, add the shallow and deep end depths and divide by 2. A pool 3.5 ft to 8 ft deep has an average depth of 5.75 ft. Measure to the water line, not the top of the wall.

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons is a 16x32 pool?

A 16 × 32 ft pool with an average depth of 5.5 ft holds about 21,065 US gallons.

How many gallons is a 24 ft round pool?

A 24 ft round pool with 4 ft of water holds about 13,536 gallons.

How many gallons are in a cubic foot?

7.48 US gallons.

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