30 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 30 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 20,269 US gallons (76,728 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) | 18,507 | 70,056 | 15,410 | 154,450 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 20,269 | 76,728 | 16,878 | 169,160 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 21,151 | 80,064 | 17,612 | 176,510 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 22,913 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 707 ft² (65.7 m²).
Looking after 20,269 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 20.8 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (614 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 541 lb (246 kg), 14 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 42.2 GPM (9,591 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 2.3 days |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 771 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 30 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 20,269 US gallons (76,728 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 18,507 gallons and with a 54 in wall 21,151.
How many litres is a 30 ft round above-ground pool?
70,056 L with a 48 in wall, 76,728 L with a 52 in wall and 80,064 L with a 54 in wall (16,878 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 30 ft round pool?
About 2.3 days with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 33.8 hours at 10 GPM.