Pool Volume Calculator/12x24 Oval Pool Volume Calculator
Standard Specs: 12 ft Width x 24 ft Length x 4 ft Depth
12x24 Oval Pool Volume Calculator
Accurate Water Volume & Dosing for 12x24 Oval Above-Ground Pools
A 12x24 oval pool holds approximately 6,797 gallons (25,730 liters) at a 4-foot average water depth. Oval pools use the engineering formula: Length x Width x Depth x 5.9. Calculate your exact gallon specs below.
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Adjust average water depth if your pool has a different wall height.
Average Water Depth4 feet
US Gallons
6,797
Total liquid capacity
Metric Liters
25,729
International standard
Water Weight
28.3 Tons
56,687 lbs total load
Chemical Dosage Starting Numbers for 6,797 Gallons
Salt to Reach 3,200 PPM
5 Bags (40-lb)
Cal-Hypo Routine Shock
0.7 lbs (68-73%)
Liquid Chlorine Shock
0.5 Gallons (12.5%)
12x24 Oval Calculation Formula Explained
Oval Pool Formula: Length x Width x Average Depth x 5.9
24 x 12 x 4 x 5.9 = 6,796.8 Gallons (Approx 6,800 US Gallons)
Chemical Dosing Specs for 6,800 Gallons
• Salt to 3,200 PPM: 181 lbs (4.5 to 5 bags of salt)
• Routine Weekly Shock: 0.7 lbs Cal-Hypo shock or 0.5 gal liquid chlorine
• Cyanuric Acid (CYA) to 40 PPM: ~2.3 lbs stabilizer
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Frequently Asked Questions: 12x24 Oval Pool Volume Calculator
A 12x24 oval pool requires 181 lbs of pool salt to reach 3,200 PPM, which is five (5) 40-lb bags.
At a 4-foot water depth, a 12x24 oval pool contains approximately 25,730 liters of water.