What is a good size pool for a family?

For a family of 8 people, a pool size of 18 by 36 feet is adequate. Even if you all decide to swim at the same time, there will be enough space for everyone. A rectangular shape is the best choice for this size of the pool. If there are six or less in your family, a pool size of 16 by 32 feet will be sufficient.

How much does a 15×30 inground pool cost?

Inground Pool Cost Estimator by Size

10×20	$10,000 – $25,000
14×28	$19,600 – $48,750
15×30	$22,500 – $56,250
16×32	$25,600 – $64,000
18×36	$32,400 – $81,000

Can you swim laps in a 30 foot pool?

For swimming laps, ideally, you would want a length of 60-75 feet with a width of about 6 feet. If your outdoor space is small, you may be wondering if you can swim laps in a 30-foot pool. While there is no right size for the length of a backyard swimming pool, you do want it to be spacious enough to be comfortable.

What lot size do you need for a pool?

As a general rule of thumb, you want your pool and pool surround to occupy about 25\% of the total available area. So, if your yard is either small or medium size (approx. 150 square meters), consider building a small pool of about 20-28 square meters with a suitable small pool surround area.

Is a 12×24 pool big enough?

A 12×24 foot pool has a surface area that covers 288 feet, so it should be big enough for your needs based on this rough calculation.

Can you swim laps in a 40 foot pool?

But shorter pools—around 40 feet in length—are also considered lap pools. The point here is that lap pools provide a clear path so you can freely swim without obstacles. As for depth, many public lap facilities are at least 4 feet deep to help swimmers avoid scraping their arms on the pool’s floor while they stroke.

How big of a pool can I fit in my yard?

If your backyard space is smaller than 1,200 square feet, you may still be able to get an inground pool, but it likely will not be bigger than 12 feet by 24 feet.

Is a 12×24 pool too small?

What size pool do I need for a family of 6?

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.

Is 15m long enough for a lap pool?

Pool Dimensions – There is no absolute length that a lap pool should be, however we would suggest as long as practical on your property to get a good swim in without having to do too many turns. Common lengths for domestic lap pools are 12.5m, 15m, 20m and 25m. This allows for two people lap swimming.

Is a 25 foot pool too small for a child?

The fact is that although kids might say they want a big pool, most of them will end up using a 25-ft.-long pool as much as they would use a 35-ft. pool. Kids just want to swim, and no child has EVER boycotted a swimming pool because it was too small.

What size pool do I need for 6 people?

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.

How big is an 18×33 pool?

An 18×33 pool is large, but “only” 525 sqft, lol. Judging by the 37′ measurement on the right side, your hand drawn pool looks about right. you cant really compare to the 3500 sqft because your house is more than one level. But, you did want a big pool.

What size pool do I need for laps?

While an ideal size for swimming laps is 6 feet in width by 60-75 feet in length, you can still fit a pool that accommodates exercise in as little as 30 feet. And, of course, if splashing and drinking is your main objective, any size will do.