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How many gallons in a 16x32 pool?
About 17,200 gallons (65,200 liters), with 3 to 6 ft floor. A 16 × 32 is the classic family in-ground size, with space for a few lap strokes as well as play.
| Water depth | Gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 ft floor | 15,320 | 57,993 |
| 3 to 6 ft floor | 17,235 | 65,242 |
| 3 to 8 ft floor | 21,065 | 79,740 |
Surface area is 512 sq ft, and each extra inch of water adds about 319 gallons, so a level check is worth doing.
What this size needs
| Salt for a new salt system, to 3,200 ppm | 460 lb (12 × 40 lb bags) |
| 1 ppm of chlorine, 10% liquid | 22 fl oz |
| Shock to 10 ppm, 65% cal-hypo | 2.2 lb |
| Pump flow for an 8-hour turnover | 36 GPM |
| Fill time at 9 GPM | 31.9 hours |
Based on 17,200 gallons. For your exact volume, use the pool volume calculator.