When you think of a backyard pool you think of a rectangular pool that s about twice as long as it is wide.
Typical size of residential pool.
Now set that information aside because the actual size and shape of your pool should be based on how you plan to use the pool and what resources you have to work with.
A lot depends on how the pool is going to be used.
16 x 32 rectangle most popular 18 x 36 rectangle 20 x 40 rectangle.
The pool s primary intended use dictates its ideal size.
For a pool that is intended for use primarily by children the size would be significantly smaller than one designed for use primarily by adults.
Pool builders are typically willing to build in ground pools to the size and shape that best fits the homeowner s budget and available space.
That said the average size of a rectangular pool is 10 feet by 20 feet at the low end of the scale to 20 feet by 40 feet at the larger end.
The primary dictate of a pool s size is its intended use.
Oval pools multiply full width x full length x average depth x 6 7 gallons.
Most common vinyl pools sizes.
However the prototypical rectangular family pool is something like 3 feet on the shallow end and 6 feet at the deep end.
Square and round pools usually have a uniform depth often on the deeper end of the spectrum.
Typical swimming pool dimensions are 10 x 20 15 x 30 and 20 x 40.