Pool Volume Calculator

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Calculate the water volume of your swimming pool in gallons. Enter the pool dimensions for rectangular, round, or oval shapes. Knowing your pool volume is essential for chemical dosing, heater sizing, pump selection, and estimating fill times.

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Results

Pool Volume

16,831

gallons

Volume

2,250

cubic feet

Volume

63,713

liters

Fill Time (garden hose)

31.2

hours

Water Weight

140,372

lbs

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Formula

Rectangular: Gallons = Length × Width × Avg Depth × 7.48 | Round: Gallons = π × (Diameter ÷ 2)² × Avg Depth × 7.48

How to Use This Calculator

How to Use

  1. 1

    Select the pool shape: rectangular or round.

  2. 2

    For rectangular pools, enter length and width. For round pools, enter the diameter as the length.

  3. 3

    Enter the average depth (add shallow end depth and deep end depth, divide by 2).

  4. 4

    Results show volume in gallons and estimated fill time using a standard garden hose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate average pool depth?

Add the shallow end depth and deep end depth, then divide by 2. For a pool that is 3 feet at the shallow end and 8 feet at the deep end, the average depth is 5.5 feet.

How long does it take to fill a pool?

A standard garden hose delivers about 540 gallons per hour (9 GPM). A 15,000-gallon pool takes approximately 28 hours to fill. Using two hoses cuts the time in half.

How many gallons is a typical residential pool?

A typical 15 × 30 foot rectangular pool with 5-foot average depth holds about 16,800 gallons. A 16-foot round above-ground pool with 4-foot depth holds about 6,000 gallons.
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About This Calculator

This calculator uses the formula: Rectangular: Gallons = Length × Width × Avg Depth × 7.48 | Round: Gallons = π × (Diameter ÷ 2)² × Avg Depth × 7.48. All calculations follow industry-standard methods. Results are estimates — always verify with a licensed professional for structural or code-compliant work.

Built and maintained by the CalcSmart team. Last updated March 2026.

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