Use this free pool gallons calculator to plan a home-improvement or DIY project from the measurements and product information you already have.
HomeCalc shows the formula behind the result and keeps product-dependent assumptions editable where possible, so the calculator can match the material, package or supplier you actually plan to use.
🧮 Quick answer
Choose a pool shape, enter dimensions in feet and average depth, and HomeCalc converts cubic feet to US gallons.
Choose a pool shape, enter dimensions in feet and average depth, and HomeCalc converts cubic feet to US gallons.
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Pool Gallons Calculator: How Many Gallons Is My Pool?
Quickly estimate how many US gallons of water a pool holds from its dimensions and average depth.
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Planning estimate: real material requirements can vary with measurements, cuts, waste,
product yield, installation method and supplier packaging. Check the manufacturer or supplier information before buying.
Find your pool capacity in US gallons
The calculator determines the pool's cubic-foot volume from its shape and average depth, then converts cubic feet to US gallons using approximately 7.48052 gallons per cubic foot.
HomeCalc formula
cubic feet × 7.48052 = US gallons
What to check before using the result
- Measure the inside water dimensions rather than the outside structure.
- Use average depth when depth changes across the pool.
- Round, oval and rectangular pools use different area formulas.
- Manufacturer capacity is preferable when the pool has complex molded geometry.
Gallons are a conversion of volume, not a separate measurement
Once the pool volume is known in cubic feet, gallons follow directly from the conversion factor. Most estimation error therefore comes from the pool dimensions and average depth rather than the gallon conversion itself.
Once the pool volume is known in cubic feet, gallons follow directly from the conversion factor. Most estimation error therefore comes from the pool dimensions and average depth rather than the gallon conversion itself.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need average depth?
Because a pool with a sloped bottom does not hold water at the maximum depth across its entire surface.
How many US gallons are in a cubic foot?
Approximately 7.48052 US gallons.
Can I use outside pool dimensions?
Inside water dimensions are preferable because walls and structure do not hold water.