Olympic swimming pool
Olympic swimming pool measures 50,000.0mm × 25,000.0mm. It weighs about 0.0g.
Dimensions
| Length | 50,000.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 25,000.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.0 g |
Olympic pool
An Olympic-size swimming pool measures 50 meters (164 feet) long and 25 meters (82 feet) wide, with a minimum depth of 2 meters (6.56 feet), as specified by World Aquatics (formerly FINA). This page covers the exact dimensions, lane specifications, and total water volume.
- Dimensions
- Lanes
- Water volume
- Olympic pool vs standard lap pool
- Frequently asked questions
- How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
- How wide is an Olympic pool?
- How deep is an Olympic pool?
- How much water does an Olympic pool hold?
- What is the difference between long course and short course pools?
- Related objects
Dimensions
| Measurement | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 | 50 |
| Width | 82.0 | 25 |
| Minimum depth | 6.56 | 2.0 |
Lanes
| Feature | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lanes | 8 or 10 | 8 or 10 |
| Lane width | 8.2 | 2.5 |
An Olympic pool typically has 8 or 10 racing lanes, each 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) wide. Competition pools built for the Olympics generally include 10 lanes, with the outer two left empty during races to reduce wave interference against the racing lanes.
Water volume
An Olympic pool holds approximately 660,000 US gallons (2.5 million liters) of water, based on its standard 50 x 25 meter footprint and 2 meter minimum depth. Some competition pools are built deeper, up to 3 meters (9.8 feet), which further reduces turbulence and improves swimming times.
Olympic pool vs standard lap pool
| Pool type | Length | Lanes |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic | 50 m (164 ft) | 8 to 10 |
| Short course | 25 m (82 ft) | 6 to 10 |
A short course pool is exactly half the length of an Olympic pool, which is why short course swimming records are tracked separately from long course records, since swimmers in a shorter pool complete more turns per race, affecting overall time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
50 meters (164 feet), the standard long course length used in Olympic and World Aquatics competitions.
How wide is an Olympic pool?
25 meters (82 feet), typically divided into 8 or 10 racing lanes.
How deep is an Olympic pool?
A minimum of 2 meters (6.56 feet), though some competition pools are built up to 3 meters deep.
How much water does an Olympic pool hold?
Approximately 660,000 US gallons (2.5 million liters), based on standard Olympic pool dimensions.
What is the difference between long course and short course pools?
A long course (Olympic) pool is 50 meters long, while a short course pool is 25 meters, exactly half the length.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Olympic swimming pool?
A Olympic swimming pool is 50,000.0mm (5,000.0cm) long.
How much does a Olympic swimming pool weigh?
A Olympic swimming pool weighs about 0.0g.