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Rectangular Pool Volume Calculator (Gallons)

Pool Volume Formula:

\[ V = L \times W \times D \times 7.48 \]

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1. What is the Pool Volume Formula?

The rectangular pool volume formula calculates the total gallons of water needed to fill a pool by multiplying length × width × average depth × 7.48 (the number of gallons in a cubic foot).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the pool volume formula:

\[ V = L \times W \times D \times 7.48 \]

Where:

Explanation: The formula calculates the cubic volume of the pool and converts it to gallons using the standard conversion factor.

3. Importance of Pool Volume Calculation

Details: Knowing your pool's volume is essential for proper chemical treatment, pump sizing, heating calculations, and general maintenance.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure length and width at their longest points. For depth, average the shallow and deep end measurements if your pool has a slope.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate does my measurement need to be?
A: For chemical dosing, measurements should be within ±10% of actual. For construction, more precise measurements are needed.

Q2: What if my pool isn't perfectly rectangular?
A: This calculator works best for true rectangles. For other shapes, use specialized formulas or divide into rectangular sections.

Q3: Why use 7.48 as the conversion factor?
A: 7.48052 gallons equals 1 cubic foot of water at standard temperature and pressure.

Q4: How do I calculate for a pool with variable depth?
A: Average the shallow end and deep end depths (shallow depth + deep depth)/2.

Q5: Can I use this for metric measurements?
A: No, this calculator uses feet and gallons. For metric, use meters and multiply by 1000 for liters.

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