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5. CALCULATING
POOL/SPA
VOLUME
If you do not know the volume of your pool, have an odd shaped pool (such as kid-
ney shaped) or you are unable to obtain this information from your builder/supplier,
the internet offers resources for determining volume for various shaped pools. Your
local pool and spa retailer may be able to assist you also.
The worksheet or chart below may help to determine the volume.
Pool Shape
Calculations
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5 = Pool Volume in Gallons
______ x ______ x ______ x 7.5 = ______
Diameter x Diameter x Average. Depth x 5.9 = Pool Volume in Gallons
______ x ______ x ______ x 5.9 = ______
Long Arm x Short Arm x Average. Depth x 5.9 = Pool Volume in Gallons
______ x ______ x ______ x 5.9 = ______
If performing pool volume calculations based on the table above, note the following:
• Dimensions use FEET for unit of measure
• Pool volume is in U.S. Gallons
Common Pool Sizes and Gallon (US) Capacity
Round Pools 48" Deep
Above-Ground Ovals 48" Deep
Common In-Ground Sizes
15 foot = 5,310 Gallons
12 x 24 = 4,502 Gallons
16 x 32 = 19,200 Gallons
18 foot = 7,646 Gallons
15 x 24 = 9,648 Gallons
16 x 34 = 20,400 Gallons
21 foot = 10,407 Gallons
15 x 30 = 12,060 Gallons
16 x 36 = 21,600 Gallons
24 foot = 13,593 Gallons
16 x 24 = 10,291 Gallons
18 x 36 = 24,000 Gallons
27 foot = 17,204 Gallons
16 x 32 = 13,721 Gallons
20 x 40 = 30,000 Gallons
28 foot = 18,502 Gallons
18 x 36 = 17,366 Gallons
24 x 44 = 39,600 Gallons
Width
Diameter
Long
Arm
Short Arm
Length
