16 x 32 ft figure 8 pool
pool plan
A full family pool: a shallow end where kids stand and games happen, a proper deep end for diving-free swimming, and enough length that two people can swim without negotiating. This is the most-built size class in private gardens for a reason.
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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16 × 32 ft — shown to scale
The numbers, computed
- Water surface
- 306 sq ft
- Water volume
- 9,446 gal (39.4 tons)
- Perimeter
- 72′ 10″
- Depth
- 3′ 11″–5′ 11″
- Excavation approx.
- 81 cu yd
- Fill time (garden tap)
- 24 hours
- Skimmers needed
- 2×
- Heat pump size
- 44,000 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.
Also in metric sizes: 10 × 5 m
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl liner | $35,000–$53,000 | Fastest and least expensive; the liner is replaced every 8–12 years. |
| Fiberglass | Not made at this size | One-piece shell, quick install; limited to sizes and shapes a mould exists for. |
| Concrete (gunite) | $56,000–$88,000 | Built to any shape or size; the slowest build and the most upkeep. |
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 16 × 32 ft pool hold?
- About 9,446 gal (39.4 tons of water) at 3′ 11″–5′ 11″ depth — computed from the actual pool outline, not a rule of thumb.
- How long does it take to fill?
- Roughly 24 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 306 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 16 × 32 ft figure 8 pool cost to build?
- Roughly $35,000 to $88,000 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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