Pools with less than 15 300 gallons use a 1 hp pump.
Above ground pool pump and filter sizing.
There is a general rule we use that makes it very easy to pick.
Round above ground pool.
For round above ground pools up to 24 ft.
Be sure to check out our recommendations for the best single and variable speed pumps as well.
A 24 feet 7 3 m round above ground pool has approx 13 500 gallons 51 103 1 l.
What size pool pump is right for my above ground pool.
The correct filter size depends on the size of the pool.
Firstly your pump s hp is a major key to narrowing the field of filters suitable for your pool.
If you need help finding or just want to confirm you have the correct sized pump check this video s description for a link to our guide called how to size an above ground pool pump now we ll go through each filter type matching standard pump horsepower with the suggested filter size.
In our inground pool example we need a pool pump with a 20 8 43 gpm flow rate range and 50 tdh also called feet of head.
Oval above ground pool.
To be honest sizing the pump is actually pretty straightforward.
A turnover rate of 8 or 10 hours is a typical sizing rate for residential pools.
To maintain good water clarity you must run the pump long enough each day to filter and sanitize the water in your pool.
For oval pools over 15 30 we recommend using a 1 5 hp pool pump.
For pools over 24 ft round we recommend using a 1 5 hp pool pump.
To maintain good water clarity you must run the pump each day so that all the water in the pool is turned over.
For oval pools up to 15 30 use a 1 hp pool pump.
There you have it.
Pools with more than 15 300 gallons use a 1 5 hp pump.
For round above ground pools over 24 ft.
For pools up to 24 ft round use a 1 hp pool pump.