Pool gallons by size and shape

Approximate US gallons for common pool sizes at a typical average depth, using the standard multipliers (rectangular 7.5, round/oval 5.9 × length × width × average depth). Measure your own pool and use the volume calculator for an exact figure.

Rectangular pools (avg depth 4.5 ft)

Size (ft)Gallons
12 × 249,694
14 × 2813,195
16 × 3217,234
18 × 3621,812
20 × 4026,928
16 × 4021,542

Round / above-ground pools (avg depth 4 ft)

Diameter (ft)Gallons
123,384
155,287
187,614
2110,363
2413,535
2717,131
3021,149