Most above ground pools require an extra three feet of clearance on each side (or all the way around) to accommodate the supportive uprights. For example, an 18 food round swimming pool will require a total of 24 feet of space.
There is a national standard that requires that all swimming pools must be at least 10 feet away from the house walls. As mentioned, this will protect electrical wiring from leaks, floods, and splashes.
Just divide the pool's diameter by two to get the radius, then add six inches for the frame. Put a stake in the center, and measure your string to that length. Tie the string to the stake, and walk it in a circle. Using the diagram below, stakes string, and some flour, mark out the pool area for your size pool.
This will depend on the size of your yard and the size of the pool that you want. For example, you should probably have a minimum of 1,200 square feet of space to install a small inground pool that's around 12 feet by 24 feet (this includes around ten feet on all sides to account for setbacks and patio).
10 x 20 is considered a small in-ground pool, while a 20 x 40-foot pool is on the larger side of things.
Most people need between 600 and 900 square ft. of patio around a pool. That's enough room for a table and chair set, some chaise lounges, and a comfortable walking space around the perimeter of the pool.
Any swimming pool smaller than 12 by 14 feet will probably be too small for swimming, playing, and exercising. Some tiny pools are made specifically for relaxing and cooling off in the summer, but you won't get the traditional inground pool experience with anything smaller than 12x14 (or 400 square feet).
This round framed pool is 20 feet in diameter and 48 inches tall, allowing it to hold up to 7,947 gallons of water.
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~ To sum it all up – choose a sunny location, away from trees but close to power and water. It should be visible from the house, and not encroaching any setbacks or easements that may exist. The soil should be fairly solid and compact-able (or you can lay down a new base).
Siting Your Above-Ground Pool
The first thing you should do is check your local building codes and see if the pool needs to be a certain distance from property lines, septic tanks, and roads. You will also want to avoid underground cables, pipes, and roots, as well as overhead power lines, trees, and eaves.
While you could place your pool directly on top of your grass, that isn't the best idea. The grass isn't a firm base since it is alive and growing. Your pool can shift over time and settle into an unfavorable and potentially dangerous position.
Size up your pool.
Round pools start at 12 feet in diameter, with 24-foot-diameter pools, which can fit four to five people, being the most popular choice, Carnes says. The most popular oval pools are 15 feet by 30 feet.
12-ft (snooker): 140″ (356.9 cm) x 70″ (177.8 cm) 10-ft (oversized): 112″ (284.5 cm) x 56″ (142.2 cm) 9-ft (standard regulation size table): 100″ (254 cm) x 50″ (127 cm) 8-ft+ (pro 8): 92″ (233.7 cm) x 46″ (116.8 cm)
Although not a limit, but used as a guideline, it is common to have no more than 1 swimmer per 15 square feet. If you have a 24-foot round pool you will be able to have roughly 30 swimmers.
10x20 Inground Pool Cost
The cost of a 10-foot by 20-foot inground pool will be between $18,000 and $26,500, depending on the type of material used. Materials and their average associated costs are as follows: Concrete, $26,500. Fiberglass, $23,700.
So the area of the pool's foot print is 3.14 (PI) * 12 * 12 = 452 square feet. The pool is 30" which is 30/12 == 2.5 feet, So the pool is 2.5 * 452 = 1130 cubic feet. Which is 1130 * 7.48 = 8452 gallons.
It's recommended having a depth fewer than six feet to meet most pool needs. For a family of six to eight people, an 18 foot by 36-foot pool is recommended. This should be sufficient to avoid crowding and allow for the playing of games. Rectangle shaped pools look best for this size.
The average size inground swimming pool is larger than 600 square feet. A small, or 'boutique' swimming pool is typically considered to be one that is 600 square feet or less.
Most Plunge Pools are 20 feet or shorter in length, 8 feet or less in width and five feet or smaller in depth with a flat bottom. That size gives a homeowner options about placement. A small backyard, a side yard, or even a large indoor sunroom might be the perfect spot for a Plunge Pool.
A good rule of thumb is to position the pool at least 1000mm from the boundary. Homeowners usually choose to landscape within this boundary area to enhance the overall space.
16 x 32 Rectangle (most popular)
The 18' was plenty enough room for 2-3 people floating around and good bit of people standing, but that's it, no diving or swimming laps.