Estimate pool capacity from the selected shape, dimensions and average depth.
Pipe Volume Calculator
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Pool volume
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Table of Contents
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What is Pipe Volume?
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter or select Pool shape, Length, Width, Depth 1, Depth 2.
- Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
- Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used
Rectangular volume = length × width × (depth₁+depth₂)/2.
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Variables Explained
| Input | What it means |
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| Pool shape | Use the measured or stated value for this item, with the unit or category shown beside the field. |
| Length | The measured end-to-end distance of the section being calculated. |
| Width | The crosswise measurement, perpendicular to the length. |
| Depth 1 | Thickness or downward measurement of the layer or space. |
| Depth 2 | Thickness or downward measurement of the layer or space. |
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Worked Example
A 10 m × 4 m rectangular pool with average depth 1.5 m holds 60 m³, or 60,000 L.
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Why Use This Calculator?
Use the result to put measurements on a common basis before comparing them or estimating quantities. The original measurement precision still limits the precision of the answer.
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Common Mistakes
- Sloping floors, steps and benches can change the true volume; use internal water dimensions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I round a measurement?
Carry the measured values and conversion factors through the calculation first. Round the final result to a precision justified by the original measurements.
Why can a supplier’s quantity differ?
Measurement conventions, nominal sizes, density assumptions and purchase rounding can change a practical quantity. Compare the units and assumptions before comparing the numbers.
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