How much water does a 20 × 40 ft pool hold?

About 26,824 gal (111.9 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 3 days 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 732 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.

20 × 40 ft Lazy L

pool plan

Estate pool

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 lazy L angles the junction between its two legs instead of meeting at 90°, which relaxes the whole composition. You get the L-shape's zoning — swim leg plus shallow leg — with a softer, more organic footprint that sits comfortably in informal gardens and on sloping sites.

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20 × 40 ft — shown to scale

The numbers, computed

Water surface: 732 sq ft
Water volume: 26,824 gal (111.9 tons)
Perimeter: 112′ 1″
Depth: 3′ 11″–6′ 7″
Excavation approx.: 204 cu yd
Fill time (garden tap): 3 days
Skimmers needed: 3×
Heat pump size: 123,000 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.

Questions about this plan

How much water does a 20 × 40 ft pool hold?: About 26,824 gal (111.9 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 3 days 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 732 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.

20 × 40 ft Lazy L

The numbers, computed

Questions about this plan

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