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How Many Gallons Is a Kiddie Pool? Size and Capacity Chart

A small 5 ft (Ø1.5 m) inflatable kiddie pool holds well under 150 gallons, while a large 10 ft 3-ring family pool can reach several hundred. To estimate any round pool, multiply diameter × diameter × water depth × 0.785; for a rectangle, length × width × depth. The chart below gives the upper bound for every kiddie pool in our range.

Kiddie pool capacity chart

Kiddie poolSize (outer)Max. water (80% fill)≈ US gallons
Pineapple PoolØ1.5 m × 41 cm / 5′ × 16.5″≤ 580 L≤ 153 gal
Orange PoolØ1.5 m × 41 cm / 5′ × 16.5″≤ 580 L≤ 153 gal
Ocean World PoolØ2.05 m × 47 cm≤ 1,240 L≤ 328 gal
3D Bee Spray PoolØ1.5 m × 41 cm / 5′ × 16.5″≤ 580 L≤ 153 gal
3D Frog Pool1.75 m × 62 cm / 69″ × 24.5″≤ 1,190 L≤ 314 gal
3D Whale Spray Pool1.75 m × 62 cm / 69″ × 24.5″≤ 1,190 L≤ 314 gal
3D Dinosaur Spray PoolØ1.75 m × 62 cm / 69″ × 24.5″≤ 1,190 L≤ 314 gal
3D Elephant Spray PoolØ2.05 m × 47 cm / 6.75′ × 18.5″≤ 1,240 L≤ 328 gal
3D Shark Spray PoolØ1.9 m × 47 cm / 6.2′ × 18.5″≤ 1,070 L≤ 283 gal
Kids' Frame Pools1.22 m × 1.22 m × 33 cm / 48″ × 48″ × 13″≤ 390 L≤ 103 gal
Kids' Frame Pools1.52 m × 1.52 m × 33 cm / 60″ × 60″ × 13″≤ 610 L≤ 161 gal
Canopy Splash PoolsØ2.40 m × 51 cm / 8′ × 20″≤ 1,850 L≤ 489 gal
3-Ring Inflatable Pools150 × 115 × 50 cm / 59″ × 45″ × 20″≤ 690 L≤ 182 gal
3-Ring Inflatable Pools180 × 140 × 53 cm / 71″ × 55″ × 21″≤ 1,070 L≤ 283 gal
3-Ring Inflatable Pools210 × 140 × 58 cm / 83″ × 55″ × 23″≤ 1,360 L≤ 359 gal
3-Ring Inflatable Pools262 × 172 × 55 cm / 103″ × 63″ × 22″≤ 1,980 L≤ 523 gal
3-Ring Inflatable Pools305 × 180 × 55 cm / 120″ × 71″ × 22″≤ 2,420 L≤ 639 gal

Calculated upper bound from the outer size at 80% fill, not a catalog figure. Inflatable rings take up part of the volume, so real capacity is lower; frame pools come closest to this number.

How do you calculate kiddie pool gallons?

Measure the inside, not the outside. For a round pool: inside diameter × inside diameter × water depth × 0.785 gives cubic meters (× 1,000 for liters, ÷ 3.785 for gallons). Kiddie pools are filled only part way, so use the planned water depth, not the wall height.

How do I keep a kiddie pool clean?

  1. Empty small pools after each day of use and let them dry.
  2. Cover the pool between uses.
  3. Skim leaves and rinse the floor before refilling.
  4. Store clean and dry at the end of the season.

Kiddie pool safety

Our kiddie pools are designed for children aged 3 and up. Always supervise children around water, even in a few inches.

FAQ

How many gallons is a 5 ft kiddie pool?

A Ø1.5 m × 41 cm pool works out to at most about 580 liters (about 150 gallons) at 80% fill on its outer size; with the air rings the real figure is lower.

Do kiddie pools need a filter?

Small kiddie pools are usually emptied after use instead. Larger family pools that stay filled benefit from a filter pump.

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