24 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 24 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 12,972 US gallons (49,106 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) | 11,844 | 44,836 | 9,863 | 98,850 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 12,972 | 49,106 | 10,802 | 108,260 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 13,536 | 51,241 | 11,271 | 112,970 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 14,664 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 452 ft² (42.0 m²).
Looking after 12,972 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 13.3 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (393 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 346 lb (157 kg), 9 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 27.0 GPM (6,138 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 36.0 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 494 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 24 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 12,972 US gallons (49,106 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 11,844 gallons and with a 54 in wall 13,536.
How many litres is a 24 ft round above-ground pool?
44,836 L with a 48 in wall, 49,106 L with a 52 in wall and 51,241 L with a 54 in wall (10,802 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 24 ft round pool?
About 36.0 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 21.6 hours at 10 GPM.