27 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 27 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 16,418 US gallons (62,150 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) | 14,991 | 56,745 | 12,482 | 125,100 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 16,418 | 62,150 | 13,671 | 137,020 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 17,132 | 64,852 | 14,265 | 142,970 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 18,560 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 573 ft² (53.2 m²).
Looking after 16,418 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 16.8 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (497 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 438 lb (199 kg), 11 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 34.2 GPM (7,769 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 45.6 hours |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 625 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 27 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 16,418 US gallons (62,150 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 14,991 gallons and with a 54 in wall 17,132.
How many litres is a 27 ft round above-ground pool?
56,745 L with a 48 in wall, 62,150 L with a 52 in wall and 64,852 L with a 54 in wall (13,671 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 27 ft round pool?
About 45.6 hours with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 27.4 hours at 10 GPM.