Pool Chemical Calculator

Calculate the right chemical doses to balance your pool water.

Pool Volume

pH Levels

Ideal range: 7.2 - 7.6

Chlorine (Free Chlorine ppm)

Ideal range: 1 - 3 ppm

Total Alkalinity (ppm)

Ideal range: 80 - 120 ppm

Stabilizer/CYA (ppm)

Ideal range: 30 - 50 ppm (outdoor pools)

Pool Volume

15000

gallons (56781 liters)

pH Adjustment

Soda Ash (sodium carbonate)

Amount (oz)9.0 oz
Amount (cups)1.13 cups

Chlorine (Liquid 12.5%)

Amount (oz)320.0 oz
Amount (gallons)2.50 gal

Alkalinity (Baking Soda)

Amount (lbs)4.50 lbs
Amount (oz)72.0 oz

Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid)

Amount (oz)19.5 oz
Amount (lbs)1.22 lbs

Weekly Shock Treatment

Cal-Hypo 65%1.50 lbs

Safety Notes:

  • Never mix chemicals directly together
  • Add chemicals to water, not water to chemicals
  • Wait 4+ hours between different chemical additions
  • Test water after each adjustment