16 × 32 ft oval above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 16 × 32 ft oval above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 13,106 US gallons (49,613 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) | 11,967 | 45,299 | 9,964 | 99,870 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 13,106 | 49,613 | 10,913 | 109,380 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 13,676 | 51,770 | 11,388 | 114,130 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 14,816 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 457 ft² (42.5 m²).
Looking after 13,106 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 13.4 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (397 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 350 lb (159 kg), 9 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 27.3 GPM (6,202 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 36.4 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 499 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 16 × 32 ft oval pool with a 52 in wall?
About 13,106 US gallons (49,613 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 11,967 gallons and with a 54 in wall 13,676.
How many litres is a 16 × 32 ft oval above-ground pool?
45,299 L with a 48 in wall, 49,613 L with a 52 in wall and 51,770 L with a 54 in wall (10,913 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 16 × 32 ft oval pool?
About 36.4 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 21.8 hours at 10 GPM.