Prefab pool sizes: which one suits you
From a 12 m² pool for a city yard to a 72 m² pool for a country estate. The chart shows what each size means in water and in permits.
Size chart
| Dimensions | Surface | Water with 1.10 m panels | Water with 1.50 m panels | What you need |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 3 m | 12 m² | ~12 m³ | ~17 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 5 × 3 m | 15 m² | ~15 m³ | ~21 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 6 × 3 m | 18 m² | ~18 m³ | ~25 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 5 × 4 m | 20 m² | ~20 m³ | ~28 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 6 × 4 m | 24 m² | ~24 m³ | ~34 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 7 × 3.5 m | 24.5 m² | ~24 m³ | ~34 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 8 × 4 m | 32 m² | ~32 m³ | ~45 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 9 × 4 m | 36 m² | ~36 m³ | ~50 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 10 × 4 m | 40 m² | ~40 m³ | ~56 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 9 × 5 m | 45 m² | ~45 m³ | ~63 m³ | Small-scale works approval |
| 10 × 5 m | 50 m² | ~50 m³ | ~70 m³ | Building permit |
| 12 × 5 m | 60 m² | ~60 m³ | ~84 m³ | Building permit |
| 12 × 6 m | 72 m² | ~72 m³ | ~101 m³ | Building permit |
Volumes are approximate, with a water level of about 1.0 m and 1.4 m respectively. The surface area also counts towards the annual deemed living expenses for a private pool: see pool legislation.
Small pools: up to 20 m²
They suit city yards and townhouses. With 1.10 m panels the water warms up quickly and the excavation is small. See the small pool for your yard.
Medium pools: 20 to 50 m²
The most common size for detached houses and holiday homes. An 8 × 4 m pool has plenty of room for swimming strokes and play. Up to 50 m², a small-scale works approval is enough, so we make sure the water surface stays under the limit.
Large pools: over 50 m²
For villas, estates and holiday accommodation. They need a building permit, and for pools over 60 m² we recommend an overflow, which keeps the surface clean when many people are swimming.
How to choose a size
- Who will swim: for swimming strokes, go for a length of at least 8 m; for play with children, a greater width.
- The space around it: leave room to walk around the pool, for sun loungers and for the plant room.
- The water: a larger volume means more water to fill it and more chemicals, which matters on the islands.
Each size in detail
2×4 m pool
A 2×4 m pool with 8 m² of water: how much water it takes with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, which approval it needs and how…
3×5 m pool
A 3×5 m pool with a 15 m² water surface: volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, small-scale works approval, for…
3×6 m pool
A 3×6 m pool: 18 m² of water, volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, small-scale works approval, skimmer and…
3.5×7 m pool
A 3.5×7 m pool with 24.5 m² of water: volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, small-scale works approval, steps for…
4×8 m pool
A 4×8 m pool: 32 m² of water, about 32 or 45 m³ depending on the panels, small-scale works approval, skimmer…
4×10 m pool
A 4×10 m pool with 40 m² of water: volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, small-scale works approval, when it is worth…
4×12 m pool
A 4×12 m pool: 48 m² of water, volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, how it stays under the 50 m² limit,…
5×10 m pool
A 5×10 m pool: 50 m² of water means a building permit. Volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, the alternatives…
6×12 m pool
A 6×12 m pool with 72 m² of water: volume with 1.10 or 1.50 m panels, building permit, why we recommend…
Price by pool size
The price is given on request and agreed with you. Each pool is priced individually, depending on its dimensions, depth, system (skimmer or overflow), lining, equipment and access to the plot. For a price and a free quote, call us on +30 212 104 8320 or message us on WhatsApp / Viber +30 693 650 5824. See also what affects the cost.
Questions
How much water does an 8 × 4 m pool need?
About 32 m³ with 1.10 m panels and about 45 m³ with 1.50 m panels.
What is the largest size without a building permit?
The water surface must be under 50 m². A 9 × 5 m pool (45 m²) is within the limit, while a 10 × 5 m pool (50 m²) is not.
See also
Small pool
A small prefab pool for your yard or garden, up to 50 m² with no building permit. Choosing position, size and…
Pool without a permit
A pool of up to 50 m² with no building permit, under a small-scale works approval. All the conditions: area,…
Prefab pools
Prefab pools with 2 mm galvanized panels, 1.10 or 1.50 m high, and a PVC liner with a written 10-year…
Legislation
Pool legislation in Greece: small-scale works approval, E9 declaration, ENFIA reduction, deemed living…