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Pool Volume Calculator
Pick the pool shape, enter the dimensions and depths, and the calculator returns the volume in cubic feet, gallons, and liters. Use the shallow and deep depths separately for sloped pools.
Pool shape
For a flat-bottom pool, set this equal to the shallow depth.
Assumptions
- Average depth = (shallow + deep) / 2. Good for linear slopes; pools with hopper bottoms or other complex shapes will need section-by-section math.
- 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 US gallons = 28.3168 liters.
- Oval volume uses ellipse area: π x (L/2) x (W/2).
- Educational estimate. For exact fill or chemical-dose math, consult the pool manufacturer or a pool service.
Pool volume
21,065 gallons
79,740 liters; 2,816 ft³
Add about 5 to 10 percent for splash and trim if you are sizing ongoing top-up water. For chemical dosing, follow the product label using the gallons reported above.
Examples
Rect 32 x 16 ft, 3 to 8 ft
≈ 13,170 gal
Round 18 ft dia, 4 ft deep
≈ 7,610 gal
Oval 24 x 12 ft, 4 ft flat
≈ 6,765 gal
Rect 20 x 10 ft, 4 ft flat
≈ 5,985 gal
How it works
Volume is the surface area of the pool times the average depth. The calculator picks the right area formula for the shape and averages the shallow and deep depths.
Rectangular · V = L x W x avgDepth
Round · V = π x r² x avgDepth
Oval · V = π x (L/2) x (W/2) x avgDepth
Gallons = V (ft³) x 7.48052. Liters = V (ft³) x 28.3168.
Related volume calculators
- Volume calculator for general 3D shape volumes outside the pool context.
- Volume converter for unit-only conversion between gallons, liters, and other volume units.
- Cubic feet calculator for L x W x H volume in cubic feet without the gallon conversion.
- Circle calculator if you need to check the pool footprint area on its own.
- All home calculators.
Frequently asked questions
Volume equals the pool footprint (the area looking down) times the average water depth. For shallow + deep end pools, the calculator uses the average of the two depths.
Pool chemicals, pumps, heaters, and salt are dosed and sized in gallons (or liters in metric countries). The calculator reports both so you can match the unit your product specifies.
1 cubic foot of water = 7.48052 US gallons = 28.3168 liters. The calculator does these conversions for you, but it can be useful for sanity checking.
Oval pool area uses the ellipse formula: π x (length / 2) x (width / 2), where length and width are the long and short axes of the pool. Combine with the average depth for volume.
Split it into sections, compute each section's volume separately, and add them. The 'average of shallow and deep' approach assumes a linear slope between the two ends; hopper-bottom pools deviate from that.
It gives the gallon count you need to follow chemical product labels. Always follow the label and a balanced-water guide; chemistry is not just volume. This page is an educational estimate, not pool-care advice.
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