How many gallons in a 24 ft round pool?
A 24 ft round above-ground pool holds about 13,500 gallons (51,200 liters) with 4 ft of water.
By water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 ft (42 in) | 11,800 | 44,800 |
| 4 ft (48 in) | 13,500 | 51,200 |
| 4.5 ft (54 in) | 15,200 | 57,600 |
Formula: 3.14 × 12² × 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 24 ft round pool?
About 13,500 gallons at 4 ft (48 in) of water. At 3.5 ft it holds about 11,800 gallons and at 4.5 ft about 15,200. Formula: 3.14 × 12² × depth × 7.48.
How much salt does a 24 ft round pool need?
Starting from fresh water, about 361 lb of pool salt (10 × 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 24 ft round pool?
Raising free chlorine by 1 ppm takes about 17.3 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine, or 28.1 fl oz of 6% bleach.
How long does it take to fill?
With a garden hose at about 10 gallons per minute, roughly 23 hours. Two hoses halve that.