Free tool

Above ground pool size calculator

Enter your pool's dimensions to get the water volume, how long it takes to fill from a garden hose, and how much sand you'll need for a level base. Everything updates as you type.

A typical garden hose runs about 6–12 GPM. 9 is a good middle estimate.

Your pool

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gallons of water
Fill time (garden hose)—
Sand for a 2" base—
Surface area—

How the numbers work

Gallons. We use the standard pool-industry estimates: for a round pool, diameter × diameter × average depth × 5.9; for an oval, length × width × average depth × 6.7. These build in the shape and the 7.48 gallons per cubic foot.

Fill time. Gallons divided by your hose's flow rate. Real-world flow varies with water pressure and hose length, so treat it as a close estimate, not a stopwatch.

Sand for the base. A typical above ground pool sits on about a 2-inch leveled sand base. We calculate the volume for your pool's footprint and convert it to tons (dry sand weighs roughly 100 lb per cubic foot). Your installer may use a foam cove or pad instead — this is a planning estimate.

Heads up: These are estimates to help you plan. The base your pool actually needs depends on your soil and how level the site is. Want a real number for your yard? Get a free quote and a licensed local installer will take a look.

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