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Pump Sizing Tool

Pool Pump Size Calculator

Answer a few quick questions and we'll recommend the right pump size (HP & kW) for your pool — plus which pump type suits you best.

Tell us about your pool & setup

Takes about 30 seconds. All fields below.

1
Enter your pool volume in litres. Don't know it? Use the quick estimator.

Pool Volume Estimator

Choose your pool shape and enter the dimensions in metres.
2
How many hours per day you want to filter the full pool volume.
3
The diameter of the suction pipe feeding the pump.
4
Approximate one-way pipe run from the pool to the pump (metres).
5
Is the pump below the pool water line (flooded suction) or above it?
6
Different filters add different resistance (head loss) to the system.
7
A heater plumbed in line adds extra resistance to the system.
Recommended Pump Size
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Required Flow Rate
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litres / hr
Est. Total Dynamic Head
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metres of head
Turnover
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full filtration cycle

Choose your pump type

All three options below are filtered to your recommended size. Pick the balance of price, energy use and noise that suits you.

How this calculator works +

We size your pump in two steps:

  • Flow rate — your pool volume divided by your chosen daily run time gives the litres-per-hour the pump must move to turn the water over once.
  • Total Dynamic Head (TDH) — the total resistance the pump works against. We estimate it from pipe size & length (PVC friction loss), whether the pump sits above or below the water (static head), your filter type, and your heater if fitted.

Flow rate and TDH are then matched to a standard Australian residential pump size in HP and kW. A standard allowance for pipe fittings (4 × 90° and 2 × 45° elbows) is built in automatically.

Please note: This calculator provides an estimate based on common pool setup assumptions, including a standard allowance for pipe fittings and elbows. Individual pool installations vary, and factors such as the number of bends, additional features, and existing equipment can affect the actual pump size required. For the most accurate recommendation, please confirm with your pool specialist or pump manufacturer before purchasing.
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