How much water does a 20 × 44 ft pool hold?

About 34,493 gal (143.9 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 4 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 880 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 × 44 ft Rectangular

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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 rectangle is the default for a reason: it gives you the most swimmable water for a given footprint, plays well with modern architecture and lap swimming, and makes covers, solar blankets and automatic cleaners simple. Straight walls also keep formwork and tiling straightforward, which builders appreciate.

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20 × 44 ft — shown to scale

The numbers, computed

Water surface: 880 sq ft
Water volume: 34,493 gal (143.9 tons)
Perimeter: 128′
Depth: 3′ 11″–6′ 7″
Excavation approx.: 258 cu yd
Fill time (garden tap): 4 days
Skimmers needed: 3×
Heat pump size: 157,000 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 × 44 ft pool hold?: About 34,493 gal (143.9 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 4 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 880 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 × 44 ft Rectangular

The numbers, computed

Questions about this plan

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