12 x 6 m figure 8 pool
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An estate-class pool: resort presence at home, with room for swimming, play and lounging at the same time. At this size the supporting decisions matter as much as the basin — plan generous decks, a solid heat source and an automatic cover from day one, because every square metre of water is heated, treated and covered.
The figure 8 pinches its waist between two round lobes, giving a soft, playful outline with genuinely separate zones: a bigger lobe for swimming and splashing, a smaller one for steps, kids or a spa corner. The narrow waist is also the natural place for a handrail or a divider net.
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12 × 6 m — shown to scale
The numbers, computed
- Water surface
- 463 sq ft
- Water volume
- 15,012 gal (62.6 tons)
- Perimeter
- 89′ 8″
- Depth
- 3′ 11″–6′ 7″
- Excavation approx.
- 126 cu yd
- Fill time (garden tap)
- 38 hours
- Skimmers needed
- 2×
- Heat pump size
- 68,000 BTU/h
Figures are computed from the sampled pool outline and the plan's depths — the same geometry the 3D designer uses. Excavation includes shell and working allowance; your site conditions may differ.
What it costs to build
A rough installed-cost range per construction type, at this size — the pool itself, with basic coping. Not a quote.
| Construction | Installed cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Liner or membrane | €36,000–€61,000 | Over a block or concrete shell; the least expensive route to any shape. |
| Tiled concrete | €55,000–€90,000 | A poured shell finished in tile; built to any shape, the most durable finish. |
| One-piece fiberglass | Not made at this size | Fastest to install; limited to sizes and shapes a mould exists for. |
Rough 2026 estimates for the pool installed with basic coping — excavation, shell and basic equipment. Excludes deck, fencing, landscaping, heating and permits, all of which vary by site and by builder; get real bids before budgeting from these figures.
Questions about this plan
- How much water does the 12 × 6 m pool hold?
- About 15,012 gal (62.6 tons of water) at 3′ 11″–6′ 7″ depth — computed from the actual pool outline, not a rule of thumb.
- How long does it take to fill?
- Roughly 38 hours from a standard garden tap (~6.6 GPM). A water delivery service fills it in a few hours.
- Is this size right for my garden?
- The water surface is 463 sq ft; plan roughly 1.5–2× that footprint including the surrounding deck. Open the plan in the designer and set your own deck margins to see the full footprint.
- Can I change the depth or edge type?
- Yes — open the plan in the designer and adjust depths, edge system (skimmer, deck-level overflow or raised), finishes and accessories freely.
- How much does the 12 × 6 m figure 8 pool cost to build?
- Roughly €36,000 to €90,000 installed at this size, depending on construction type — before deck, fence, landscaping, heating or permits. See the cost table above for the range per type.
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