{"id":950,"date":"2023-02-16T03:36:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T03:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolpoolhelp.com\/?p=950"},"modified":"2023-02-16T03:36:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T03:36:36","slug":"inground-pool-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coolpoolhelp.com\/inground-pool-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Inground Pool Sizes: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing the correct size pool for your backyard is a huge decision and one that you can’t take back after it’s been done. It’s one of the first steps in the pool planning process before you buy or build your new pool. That’s why I created this huge resource of inground pool sizes for homeowners to get a better understanding of what size is right for their homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inground Pool Sizes can vary quite a bit but they will start at 10 ft by 10 ft and can really go much larger. The average biggest-sized pool is 20 ft by 40 ft. and around 800 sq. ft. They can be much bigger obviously as you can see in commercial properties but we will keep this guide dedicated to residential properties and the average sizes the best we can. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Inground Pool Sizes and Dimension: What is everyone building today?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for the average then that would be a 14’x28′ pool at 392 sq. ft. with a depth of 3.5 ft. to 5 ft. and a water capacity of 12,500 gallons. This depth would make this a relaxation pool with a focus on games, hanging out, and lounging. This size pool is not suitable for diving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average was different 20 years ago with more homeowners having larger diving pools but the trend in recent years has been for reduced size and depth recreational pools. This lowers the upfront purchase and installation cost plus reduces annual upkeep costs for chemicals and heating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a ton of options for pools at around this size from Vinyl-Liner, Fiberglass, and Custom concrete pools that range in different shapes. But the above figures are just to give you an idea of what the national average size is today. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Standard Pool Sizes: List of Most Common Inground Pool Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are choosing to build a concrete pool, then the world is your oyster as far as inground pool sizes and shapes are concerned. You could literally build a giant pool shaped like the dollar sign if you want but typically most of us aren’t that rich. I’ve compiled a list of average pool sizes for a rectangular-shaped pool to give you an idea of what the standard pool sizes are for most homeowners. This will give you a bit of a base to work from as you are deciding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The table below assumes a depth of 3.5 ft. – 5 ft. for a recreational pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

# of People<\/th>Width ft.<\/th>Length ft.<\/th>Sq. ft.<\/th>Gallons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
3<\/td>12<\/td>24<\/td>288<\/td>10,300<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>16<\/td>32<\/td>512<\/td>18,200<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>18<\/td>36<\/td>648<\/td>23,100<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>20<\/td>40<\/td>800<\/td>28,500<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>22<\/td>44<\/td>968<\/td>34,400<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>24<\/td>48<\/td>1152<\/td>41,000<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>26<\/td>52<\/td>1352<\/td>48,100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
These Calculations were created using Pool Volume Calculator<\/a> and the assumption of 130 sq. ft. per person is needed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This next table assumes a depth of 3.5 ft. – 9 ft. deep for a diving pool. I have removed the two smaller-sized pools on the above table because typically you won’t be able to build a pool deep enough if you don’t have the added length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

# of People<\/th>Width ft.<\/th>Length ft.<\/th>Sq. Ft.<\/th>Gallons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
6<\/td>18<\/td>36<\/td>648<\/td>30,300<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>20<\/td>40<\/td>800<\/td>37,500<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>22<\/td>44<\/td>968<\/td>45,300<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>24<\/td>48<\/td>1152<\/td>53,900<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>26<\/td>52<\/td>1352<\/td>63,300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
These Calculations were created using Pool Volume Calculator<\/a> and the assumption of 130 sq. ft. per person is needed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Pool Depth: Most Common Depths and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most popular pool depth around the world is 4 ft. deep on average. This is the best depth for recreational usage while still being deep enough to swim laps. The pool I swim in every day is actually a 4ft deep pool with a flat bottom so the depth is consistent throughout the entire pool. Honestly, it’s perfectly suitable for exercise, but for just hanging out in the pool, I would love something a bit deeper so that I can tread water a bit. That would keep me in the pool longer after my workouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pools are broken into two different groups by their depth. The first group is recreational pools that do not reach 8 ft. deep and are not suitable for diving. The second group is deeper pools at a minimum of 8 ft. deep to accommodate diving, I tend to personally think that 7 ft deep pools are no longer recreational pools but technically they aren’t diving pools either. You can read more about the required depths for diving.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Pools start with a shallow end of the pool at an average of 3.5 ft. but the most popular pool depths are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n