Volume by water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Litres |
|---|---|---|
| 44 in of water | 12,410 gal | 46,970 L |
| 46 in of water | 12,970 gal | 49,110 L |
| 48 in of water | 13,540 gal | 51,240 L |
Formula: 24 × 24 × 3.83 ft × 5.87 = 12,972 gal.
How many gallons is a 24 ft round × 52 in above-ground pool?
A 24 ft round above-ground pool with 52 in walls holds about 12,970 US gallons (49,110 L) when filled to 46 in of water, about 6 in below the top rail. Volume depends on the water depth, not the wall height, so measure your water and check the table.
Measure your own water depth
12,972gal
About 49,106 L
Average depth 3.8 ft
Formula: diameter² × average depth × 5.87.
- Pool shapes are never perfect. Treat this as within about 10%, and check it once by adding a known amount of salt or stabilizer and testing the change.
- Use this volume: Chlorine pH Shock All-in-one
Save this test and get reminded when it is time to retest.
Pool Calc for iPhoneComing soon to the App StoreDoses for this pool
| Job | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raise chlorine 1 ppm | 17 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine |
| Stabilizer 0 → 30 ppm | 3.3 lb |
| Salt 0 → 3,200 ppm | 349 lb (8.7 bags) |
Full dose tables for a pool this size: liquid chlorine for 15,000 gallons, salt and stabilizer. Or put 12,972 gallons straight into the pool chemical calculator.
Check the number once
Manufacturer capacities are usually given at a stated fill level, and liners stretch. To confirm your real volume, add a known amount of salt or stabilizer and see how much the test reading moves: the volume that explains that change is your pool.
Questions
How many gallons does a 24 ft round × 52 in pool hold?
About 12,970 gallons at 46 in of water.
How many litres is a 24 ft round × 52 in pool?
About 49,110 L at 46 in (117 cm) of water.