How many gallons in a 15×30 ft rectangle pool?
A 15×30 ft rectangle in-ground pool holds about 16,800 gallons (63,700 liters) with 5 ft of water.
By water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (48 in) | 13,500 | 51,000 |
| 5 ft (60 in) | 16,800 | 63,700 |
| 5.5 ft (66 in) | 18,500 | 70,100 |
Formula: 30 × 15 × 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 15×30 ft rectangle pool?
About 16,800 gallons at 5 ft (60 in) of water. At 4 ft it holds about 13,500 gallons and at 5.5 ft about 18,500. Formula: 30 × 15 × avg depth × 7.48.
How much salt does a 15×30 ft rectangle pool need?
Starting from fresh water, about 449 lb of pool salt (12 × 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 15×30 ft rectangle pool?
Raising free chlorine by 1 ppm takes about 21.5 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine, or 1.09 qt (35 fl oz) of 6% bleach.
How long does it take to fill?
With a garden hose at about 10 gallons per minute, roughly 28 hours. Two hoses halve that.