15 × 30 ft oval above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 15 × 30 ft oval above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 11,519 US gallons (43,605 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) | 10,518 | 39,814 | 8,758 | 87,770 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 11,519 | 43,605 | 9,592 | 96,130 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 12,020 | 45,501 | 10,009 | 100,310 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 13,022 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 402 ft² (37.3 m²).
Looking after 11,519 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 11.8 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (349 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 308 lb (140 kg), 8 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 24.0 GPM (5,451 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 32.0 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 438 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 × 30 ft oval pool with a 52 in wall?
About 11,519 US gallons (43,605 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 10,518 gallons and with a 54 in wall 12,020.
How many litres is a 15 × 30 ft oval above-ground pool?
39,814 L with a 48 in wall, 43,605 L with a 52 in wall and 45,501 L with a 54 in wall (9,592 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 15 × 30 ft oval pool?
About 32.0 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 19.2 hours at 10 GPM.