Rectangle Pools
To calculate the number of gallons in your pool, you need to measure the length, width, and average depth of your pool. Once you have these measurements, you can use the following formula:
Gallons = Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5
The factor of 7.5 is used to convert cubic feet to gallons.
For example, if your pool is 30 feet long, 15 feet wide, and has an average depth of 5 feet, the calculation would be:
Gallons = 30 x 15 x 5 x 7.5 Gallons = 16,875
So, your pool would have a capacity of 16,875 gallons. Keep in mind that this is an estimate, and your actual pool capacity may vary depending on the shape and other factors.
Round Pools
To calculate the number of gallons in a round pool, you need to measure the diameter and depth of your pool. Once you have these measurements, you can use the following formula:
Gallons = Diameter x Diameter x Depth x 5.9
The factor of 5.9 is used to convert cubic feet to gallons.
For example, if your round pool has a diameter of 20 feet and a depth of 5 feet, the calculation would be:
- First, find the radius by dividing the diameter by 2: Radius = 20 / 2 = 10 feet
- Next, plug in the values into the formula: Gallons = 10 x 10 x 5 x 5.9 Gallons = 14,700
So, your round pool would have a capacity of 14,700 gallons. Keep in mind that this is an estimate, and your actual pool capacity may vary depending on the shape and other factors.