How many gallons in a 14×28 ft rectangle pool?
A 14×28 ft rectangle in-ground pool holds about 14,700 gallons (55,500 liters) with 5 ft of water.
By water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (48 in) | 11,700 | 44,400 |
| 5 ft (60 in) | 14,700 | 55,500 |
| 5.5 ft (66 in) | 16,100 | 61,100 |
Formula: 28 × 14 × avg depth × 7.48. Measure the water, not the wall: water usually sits 4–6 inches below the top rail. For a sloped floor use the average of shallow and deep depth.
At 5 ft of water
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Questions pool owners ask
How many gallons are in a 14×28 ft rectangle pool?
About 14,700 gallons at 5 ft (60 in) of water. At 4 ft it holds about 11,700 gallons and at 5.5 ft about 16,100. Formula: 28 × 14 × avg depth × 7.48.
How much salt does a 14×28 ft rectangle pool need?
Starting from fresh water, about 392 lb of pool salt (10 × 40 lb bags) reaches 3,200 ppm at 5 ft of water. Add 80–90% first, then test after 24 hours.
How much liquid chlorine for a 14×28 ft rectangle pool?
Raising free chlorine by 1 ppm takes about 18.8 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine, or 30.4 fl oz of 6% bleach.
How long does it take to fill?
With a garden hose at about 10 gallons per minute, roughly 24 hours. Two hoses halve that.