How many gallons in a 16×32 ft oval pool?
A 16×32 ft oval above-ground pool holds about 12,000 gallons (45,500 liters) with 4 ft of water.
By water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 ft (42 in) | 10,500 | 39,900 |
| 4 ft (48 in) | 12,000 | 45,500 |
| 4.5 ft (54 in) | 13,500 | 51,200 |
Formula: 3.14 × 16 × 8 × 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 16×32 ft oval pool?
About 12,000 gallons at 4 ft (48 in) of water. At 3.5 ft it holds about 10,500 gallons and at 4.5 ft about 13,500. Formula: 3.14 × 16 × 8 × depth × 7.48.
How much salt does a 16×32 ft oval pool need?
Starting from fresh water, about 321 lb of pool salt (9 × 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 16×32 ft oval pool?
Raising free chlorine by 1 ppm takes about 15.4 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine, or 25 fl oz of 6% bleach.
How long does it take to fill?
With a garden hose at about 10 gallons per minute, roughly 20 hours. Two hoses halve that.