What size pool should I get and what would be the capacity of my pool?
To get an idea for the size of pool that will suit your garden
and requirements, it is advised to chalk the outline and measure,
it will also give you a visual idea. However, bear in mind that you
will need to allow space for the paving that goes around the
perimeter of the pool. To get a rough idea of what size pool you
would like, the average family sized outdoor swimming pool is
around 10m x 5m (approx 32 feet x 16 feet) and an indoor pool is
approx. 8m x 4m (28 feet x 14 feet).
It is very important to know the capacity of your swimming pool to
enable the correct water balance to be maintained by adding the
correct quantities of chemicals required to the water.
Below is a quick formula to help you find out:
• For circular pools:
Imperial : Diameter (ft) x Diameter (ft) x Average Depth (ft) x
4.9 = Gallons
Metric: Diameter (m) x Diameter (m) x Average Depth (m) x 0.8 =
Cubic Metres.
• For rectangle or square pools:
Imperial : Length(ft) x Width (ft) x Average Depth (ft) x 6.25 =
Gallons
Metric: Length (m) x Width (m) x Average Depth (m) = Cubic
Metres.
• For oval pools:
Imperial : Long Diameter (ft) x Short Diameter (ft) x Average
Depth (ft) x 5 = Gallons
Metric: Long Diameter (m) x Short Diameter (m) x Average Depth
(m) x 0.9 = Cubic Metres.
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