12 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 12 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 7,372 US gallons (27,907 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) | 6,731 | 25,481 | 5,605 | 56,180 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 7,372 | 27,907 | 6,139 | 61,530 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 7,693 | 29,121 | 6,406 | 64,200 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 8,334 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 257 ft² (23.9 m²).
Looking after 7,372 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 7.5 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (223 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 197 lb (89 kg), 5 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 15.4 GPM (3,488 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 20.5 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 280 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 × 24 ft oval pool with a 52 in wall?
About 7,372 US gallons (27,907 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 6,731 gallons and with a 54 in wall 7,693.
How many litres is a 12 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool?
25,481 L with a 48 in wall, 27,907 L with a 52 in wall and 29,121 L with a 54 in wall (6,139 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 12 × 24 ft oval pool?
About 20.5 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 12.3 hours at 10 GPM.