How much salt for your pool, by size

Pool salt (sodium chloride, 99%+), for pools with a salt chlorine generator. Pick your pool size for a full dose table, or use the calculator for any volume.

Any other size

gal

Not sure? Work out your pool volume.

ppm

Enter 0 for a first fill.

ppm

Use the number in your cell’s manual.

%

Add

88lb

of Pool salt (sodium chloride 99%)

1,410 oz40 kg

Raises salt from 2,500 ppm to 3,200 ppm in 15,000 gal. That is about 2.2 bags of 40 lb.

  • Brush the salt around until it dissolves, and keep the salt cell off for 24 hours.
  • If you are unsure of your volume, add about 80% first, circulate for 24 hours and retest.

Check the product label. Strengths vary by brand, so enter the % printed on yours. Add one chemical at a time, into the water, and never mix chemicals.

Save this test and get reminded when it is time to retest.

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