15 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 15 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 8,939 US gallons (33,836 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) | 8,161 | 30,894 | 6,796 | 68,110 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 8,939 | 33,836 | 7,443 | 74,600 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 9,327 | 35,307 | 7,766 | 77,840 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 10,104 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 312 ft² (29.0 m²).
Looking after 8,939 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 9.2 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (271 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 239 lb (108 kg), 6 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 18.6 GPM (4,229 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 24.8 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 340 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 × 24 ft oval pool with a 52 in wall?
About 8,939 US gallons (33,836 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 8,161 gallons and with a 54 in wall 9,327.
How many litres is a 15 × 24 ft oval above-ground pool?
30,894 L with a 48 in wall, 33,836 L with a 52 in wall and 35,307 L with a 54 in wall (7,443 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 15 × 24 ft oval pool?
About 24.8 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 14.9 hours at 10 GPM.