Calculating Pool Size

Calculating Space Available for a New Swimming Pool

Having a new pool put in can be a great way to add an extra feature to a home – not to mention increasing the value of a property when it comes time to selling. Although temporary pools can be a nice way to enjoy the warmer summer months, there’s nothing quite like having a permanent pool built in a garden when the space is available.

Firstly: What shape of pool do you want?

Plenty of people opt for the typical size and shape of pools; namely rectangular ones or circular alternatives, but as swimming pool construction companies are becoming more and more available – the option to have a custom-shaped pool is becoming increasingly apparent. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes; from smaller, longer ones right through to wider equivalents.

Knowing how to get the most from any space available can make a lot of difference and that’s where calculating the room before deciding on a style can come in handy.

How can the space needed for a pool be calculated?

The method of calculation will typically depend on the shape of the garden itself. Even seemingly permanent features such as large trees can be removed if needed, so it’s fairly safe to assume that a pool could go as far as a boundary wall if that’s what the home owner is after. But that being said, there are certain things that can act to restrict a pools shape in some way; but these types of obstructions might not be clear until it’s too late (such as underground wires or pipes).

This is one of the reasons why plenty consider hiring design specialists to evaluate the space available and then offer advice and information on which build options might be possible.

Calculating your pool size yourself

If you’d prefer to work out the space that’s there yourself however, then a good place to start is by marking the estimated centre of the pool. Placing an item on this spot can be a good way to keep it as reference – and this is a technique that construction agencies often use to work out the width of a pool once the hole is ready to be made.

There are two types of measurement that will need to take place, once the marker has been set. The first is to calculate the length and width of the pool with the marker being used as a central point. Once these distances have been recorded, they can be multiplied by one another to give the metre-square coverage; which will give a much more precise measurement of the pool’s entire space and size (as well as the room that will be required to have it constructed). If you need professional help working out your pool size it is best to hire a custom pool builder.