Volume by water depth
| Water depth | US gallons | Litres |
|---|---|---|
| 44 in of water | 15,700 gal | 59,450 L |
| 46 in of water | 16,420 gal | 62,150 L |
| 48 in of water | 17,130 gal | 64,850 L |
Formula: 27 × 27 × 3.83 ft × 5.87 = 16,418 gal.
How many gallons is a 27 ft round × 52 in above-ground pool?
A 27 ft round above-ground pool with 52 in walls holds about 16,420 US gallons (62,150 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
16,418gal
About 62,150 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 | 21 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine |
| Stabilizer 0 → 30 ppm | 4.2 lb |
| Salt 0 → 3,200 ppm | 441 lb (11 bags) |
Full dose tables for a pool this size: liquid chlorine for 15,000 gallons, salt and stabilizer. Or put 16,418 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 27 ft round × 52 in pool hold?
About 16,420 gallons at 46 in of water.
How many litres is a 27 ft round × 52 in pool?
About 62,150 L at 46 in (117 cm) of water.