How to Size a Swimming Pool Cover According to Shape

How to Size a Pool Cover According to Shape

Pool covers can be used for various reasons and those that are important to you will impact which particular pool cover you choose.

If you have a young family, you’ll probably be interested in investing in a safety cover, whereas if you’re looking to cut heating costs, you might sway more towards a solar cover. Each swimming pool cover has unique properties that are worth considering.

No matter the type of pool cover you choose, the sizing technique will remain the same. If you’re less inclined to manually work out the size of your pool cover, you can always use our swimming pool size calculator, which delivers accurate results with ease so you can purchase a cover that’s bespoke to your pool.

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How to Measure a Swimming Pool Cover

Before purchasing a pool cover, you’ll need to know the size of your pool. If the pool has a linear shape, you can use its dimensions, whereas a custom pool will require more technicality to measure accurately.

How to measure the dimensions of a linear-shaped pool:

Measure the pool in either feet or metres.
Use a measuring tape and measure the length and width of each of the pool’s sides.
Include any protruding steps and parts of the pool that may extend outside of the main area.

For example, a pool with two roman ends is a linear shape. Both roman ends will need to be included when measuring the pool to ensure that the cover’s size is accurate.

Rectangular pools and simple geometric shapes are some of the easiest to measure. However, if your pool is shaped irregularly, you may need to custom order your pool cover.

Tips For Measuring Pool Covers:

• Most pool covers will be cut slightly larger than the size of the pool, so don’t factor in any extra space.
• When stuck between sizes, order a size up.
• If you’re in doubt, measure the pool’s dimensions again.
• When ordering a custom pool cover, carefully follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• If you’re struggling, you can always hire someone to measure your pool for you.

Pool cover calculator at 1st Direct Pools

Use Our Pool Cover Calculator

Here at 1st Direct Pools, we provide you with the exact type of measurements you need, making the process quick and simple.

We offer a variety of options in terms of shapes, such as:

• Rectangular
• Roman End
• Kidney
• Oval
• Circular

Kidney-shaped pools can prove to be a little awkward when it comes to sizing a pool cover; take a look at our kidney pool measuring instructions.

For more unusual shapes, we recommend that you contact a member of our team for further advice. We will do everything we can to ensure you get a cover fitted to your pool.

We hope this article will help you size the perfect cover for your pool. For more information and advice, contact a member of our team or browse through our blog.