The following calculations are approximate. Different variables affect the volume of the pool. These variables include: manufacturer, amount of sand on the floor, is the floor deeper in the middle.

Above Ground Pools Gallons
per inch
Fill 48" wall Fill 52" wall
12 72 3500 3500
15 112 5000 5400
18 160 7000 7700
20 200 9000 9600
21 220 9700 10500
24 285 12500 13500
27 365 16000 17500
28 390 17500 19000
30 450 20000 21500
33 540 24000 26000
12x24 162 7000 7800
15x30 255 11000 12000
16x32 290 12500 14000
18x33 335 14750 16000
18x36 365 16000 17500
20x40 455 20000 22000
21x41 500 22000 24000
In-Ground Pools Gallons per inch
16x28 285
16x32 323
16x36 365
17x33 354
17x35 375
17x37 400
18x36 410
18x40 455
20x36 454
20x40 500


Circular Pools
diameter x
average depth x
5.9 Calculate
 
Rectangular Pools
length x
width x
average depth x
7.58 Calculate
 
Oval Pools
length x
width x
average depth x
5.9 Calculate
 
Freeform Pools
square footage x
average depth x
7.58 Calculate

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