12 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 12 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 3,243 US gallons (12,276 litres) when filled 6 in below the top. Change the size or depth below to match your pool.
Gallons by wall height
| Wall | Water depth | US gallons | Litres | UK gallons | Water weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 in | 42 in (107 cm) | 2,961 | 11,209 | 2,466 | 24,710 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 3,243 | 12,276 | 2,700 | 27,070 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 3,384 | 12,810 | 2,818 | 28,240 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 3,666 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 113 ft² (10.5 m²).
Looking after 3,243 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 3.3 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (98 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 87 lb (39 kg), 3 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 6.8 GPM (1,535 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 9.0 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 123 gallons a week |
Work out exact doses with the chlorine and salt calculators, and check your pump with the turnover calculator.
Questions
How many gallons is a 12 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 3,243 US gallons (12,276 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 2,961 gallons and with a 54 in wall 3,384.
How many litres is a 12 ft round above-ground pool?
11,209 L with a 48 in wall, 12,276 L with a 52 in wall and 12,810 L with a 54 in wall (2,700 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 12 ft round pool?
About 9.0 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 5.4 hours at 10 GPM.