16 x 32 ft Roman 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 Roman pool pairs a rectangular body with semicircular ends, a silhouette borrowed from classical baths. You keep an honest swim lane down the middle while the ends soften the geometry and make natural places for steps — a Roman staircase flowing out of the curved end is the signature move.
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16 × 32 ft — shown to scale
The numbers, computed
- Water surface
- 457 sq ft
- Water volume
- 15,239 gal (63.6 tons)
- Perimeter
- 82′ 3″
- Depth
- 3′ 11″–5′ 11″
- Excavation approx.
- 127 cu yd
- Fill time (garden tap)
- 38 hours
- Skimmers needed
- 2×
- Heat pump size
- 72,000 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 × 4.5 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 | $43,000–$64,000 | Fastest and least expensive; the liner is replaced every 8–12 years. |
| Fiberglass | $57,000–$83,000 | One-piece shell, quick install; limited to sizes and shapes a mould exists for. |
| Concrete (gunite) | $67,000–$107,000 | 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 15,239 gal (63.6 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 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 457 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 Roman pool cost to build?
- Roughly $43,000 to $107,000 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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