15 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 15 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 5,067 US gallons (19,182 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) | 4,627 | 17,514 | 3,853 | 38,610 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 5,067 | 19,182 | 4,219 | 42,290 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 5,288 | 20,016 | 4,403 | 44,130 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 5,728 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 177 ft² (16.4 m²).
Looking after 5,067 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 5.2 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (153 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 135 lb (61 kg), 4 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 10.6 GPM (2,398 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 14.1 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 193 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 15 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 5,067 US gallons (19,182 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 4,627 gallons and with a 54 in wall 5,288.
How many litres is a 15 ft round above-ground pool?
17,514 L with a 48 in wall, 19,182 L with a 52 in wall and 20,016 L with a 54 in wall (4,219 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 15 ft round pool?
About 14.1 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 8.4 hours at 10 GPM.