Pool Ratio

16 × 32 ft oval pool: how many gallons?

A 16 × 32 ft oval pool with 4 ft of water holds about 12,030 US gallons (45,548 litres). Here is what that means for salt and chemicals.

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Volume
12,030 gal
45,548 litres · 4 ft of water
Salt to 3,200 ppm (new salt pool)321 lb · 9 × 40 lb bags
10% liquid chlorine per +1 ppm15 fl oz
Stabilizer 0 → 40 ppm4 lb
Baking soda per +10 ppm alkalinity1.7 lb
Calcium chloride (77%) per +10 ppm23 oz

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The maths

  1. Area = π × 16 × 8 = 402.1 sq ft
  2. Volume = 402.1 × 4 = 1,608 cu ft
  3. 1,608 cu ft × 7.48 gal per cu ft

= 12,030 US gallons

Real pools vary: water levels sit a few inches below the wall top, floors slope and corners are rounded. If your pool’s depth differs, adjust it in the volume calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons is a 16 × 32 ft oval pool?

About 12,030 US gallons (45,548 litres) with 4 ft of water.

How much salt does a 16 × 32 ft oval pool need?

About 321 lb (146 kg) to bring fresh water to 3,200 ppm, or 9 bags of 40 lb. Check your salt cell’s target first.

How much chlorine does a 16 × 32 ft oval pool need?

Each +1 ppm of free chlorine takes about 15 fl oz of 10% liquid chlorine. With stabilizer at 40 ppm, keep free chlorine around 4.6 ppm.

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