33 ft round above-ground pool: gallons and litres
A standard 33 ft round above-ground pool with a 52 in wall holds about 24,526 US gallons (92,841 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) | 22,393 | 84,768 | 18,646 | 186,880 lb |
| 52 in | 46 in (117 cm) | 24,526 | 92,841 | 20,422 | 204,680 lb |
| 54 in | 48 in (122 cm) | 25,592 | 96,877 | 21,310 | 213,580 lb |
Filled right to the top of a 52 in wall it would hold 27,725 gallons — the figure some charts quote. Surface area: 855 ft² (79.5 m²).
Looking after 24,526 gallons
| Raise free chlorine by 1 ppm | 25.1 fl oz of 12.5% liquid chlorine (743 mL) — guidance, follow the label |
|---|---|
| Salt for a salt system (0 → 3,200 ppm) | 655 lb (297 kg), 17 × 40 lb bags |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 51.1 GPM (11,605 L/h) |
| Fill time at 6 GPM | 2.8 days |
| Evaporation at ¼ in a day | about 933 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 33 ft round pool with a 52 in wall?
About 24,526 US gallons (92,841 litres) filled to 46 in, 6 in below the top of the wall. With a 48 in wall it is 22,393 gallons and with a 54 in wall 25,592.
How many litres is a 33 ft round above-ground pool?
84,768 L with a 48 in wall, 92,841 L with a 52 in wall and 96,877 L with a 54 in wall (20,422 UK gallons for the 52 in wall).
How long does it take to fill a 33 ft round pool?
About 2.8 days with a 6 gallon-per-minute garden hose for the 52 in wall, or 40.9 hours at 10 GPM.