Pool Volume Calculator/16x32 Rectangular Pool Volume Calculator
Standard Specs: 16 ft Width x 32 ft Length x 4.5 ft Avg Depth
16x32 Rectangular Pool Volume Calculator
The Most Popular Residential In-Ground Pool Size (17,000–20,000 Gallons)
A standard 16x32 rectangular pool with a shallow end of 3 ft and a deep end of 6 ft (average depth 4.5 ft) holds approximately 17,280 gallons (65,410 liters). If the deep end is 8 ft, volume rises to 21,120 gallons.
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Adjust average water depth if your pool has a different wall height.
Average Water Depth3 feet
US Gallons
11,520
Total liquid capacity
Metric Liters
43,608
International standard
Water Weight
48.0 Tons
96,077 lbs total load
Chemical Dosage Starting Numbers for 11,520 Gallons
Salt to Reach 3,200 PPM
8 Bags (40-lb)
Cal-Hypo Routine Shock
1.2 lbs (68-73%)
Liquid Chlorine Shock
0.9 Gallons (12.5%)
16x32 Pool Depth Variations & Gallon Capacities
• Shallow 3.5 ft to Deep 5.5 ft (4.5 ft avg): 17,280 Gallons
• Shallow 3.0 ft to Deep 7.0 ft (5.0 ft avg): 19,200 Gallons
• Shallow 3.5 ft to Deep 8.5 ft (6.0 ft avg): 23,040 Gallons
Formula for Rectangular Pools
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5 = Gallons
32 x 16 x 4.5 x 7.5 = 17,280 Gallons
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Frequently Asked Questions: 16x32 Rectangular Pool Volume Calculator
A 16x32 pool (at 17,280 gal) takes 461 lbs of pool salt from 0 PPM, which equals eleven to twelve (11–12) 40-lb bags.
Use 2 bags of Calcium Hypochlorite or 1.4 gallons of liquid chlorine for routine weekly shocking.