Swimming Pool Volume Calculator

Calculate the volume of a pool in litres from its shape and dimensions — rectangular, circular or oval.

How to use

  1. Select the pool shape and enter the dimensions in metres.
  2. For rectangular pools, enter length, width and average depth. For circular, enter diameter and depth.
  3. The volume appears in cubic metres and litres — useful for chemical dosing.

About this tool

Knowing the pool volume in litres is essential for water treatment: chlorine, algaecide and pH adjusters are all dosed per litre. A typical 8 × 4 × 1.4 m rectangular pool holds about 44,800 litres (44.8 m³).

This calculator handles three shapes. Rectangular is length × width × depth. Circular is π × (diameter/2)² × depth. Oval uses the ellipse formula with a 0.89 correction factor for typical kidney-shaped pools.

The depth should be the average of the shallow and deep ends. For a pool that goes from 1.0 to 2.0 m, use 1.5 m. If the bottom is uneven, measure at several points and average.

The formula

Rectangular: L × W × D. Circular: π × (D/2)² × depth. Oval: π × (L/2) × (W/2) × depth × 0.89. 1 m³ = 1,000 L.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the oval formula have a 0.89 factor?

Because most kidney-shaped pools are not perfect ellipses. The 0.89 factor accounts for the typical narrowing.

How much chlorine do I need?

Typically 1-3 mg/L (ppm). Multiply the volume in litres by the dose in mg/L to get the grams of chlorine.

Is the depth the maximum depth?

No — use the average depth. For a pool sloping from 1.0 to 2.0 m, use 1.5 m.

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