Pool Volume Calculator

Calculate how many cubic meters and liters of water a rectangular pool holds, based on length, width and depth.

Water volume
25.2 m³
6 × 3 m, 1.4 m depth
Liters
25,200 L
Water surface
18.0 m²

How to use the pool volume calculator

  1. Enter the length and width of the pool.
  2. Enter the average depth — if the pool has a sloped bottom (shallow at one end, deep at the other), use the average of the shallowest and deepest points.
  3. The calculator shows the water volume in cubic meters and liters.

How the pool volume is calculated

For a rectangular pool with a flat or sloped bottom, the volume is length times width times average depth:

Volume (m³) = Length × Width × Average depth

One cubic meter equals 1,000 liters, so a pool of 25.2 m³ holds 25.2 × 1,000 = 25,200 liters of water.

Note: The calculator assumes a rectangular pool. If your pool is round or irregularly shaped, this will only be a rough estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the volume of a pool with a sloped bottom?

Use the average of the shallowest and deepest depth as the "average depth" in the calculator. This gives a good estimate for most evenly sloping pools.

How much chlorine do I need based on the volume?

Dosing of chlorine and other chemicals depends on the product type and desired chlorine level — always follow the dosing instructions on the product based on your pool's volume in cubic meters, liters or gallons.