How many gallons in a 12 ft round pool?
A 12 ft round above-ground pool holds about 3,400 gallons (12,800 liters) with 4 ft of water.
By water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 ft (42 in) | 3,000 | 11,200 |
| 4 ft (48 in) | 3,400 | 12,800 |
| 4.5 ft (54 in) | 3,800 | 14,400 |
Formula: 3.14 × 6² × depth × 7.48. Measure the water, not the wall: water usually sits 4–6 inches below the top rail.
At 4 ft of water
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Questions pool owners ask
How many gallons are in a 12 ft round pool?
About 3,400 gallons at 4 ft (48 in) of water. At 3.5 ft it holds about 3,000 gallons and at 4.5 ft about 3,800. Formula: 3.14 × 6² × depth × 7.48.
How much salt does a 12 ft round pool need?
Starting from fresh water, about 90 lb of pool salt (3 × 40 lb bags) reaches 3,200 ppm at 4 ft of water. Add 80–90% first, then test after 24 hours.
How much liquid chlorine for a 12 ft round pool?
Raising free chlorine by 1 ppm takes about 4.3 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine, or 7 fl oz of 6% bleach.
How long does it take to fill?
With a garden hose at about 10 gallons per minute, roughly 6 hours. Two hoses halve that.