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Pool fill time and cost calculator

Enter your pool size, hose flow and water price. Filling usually takes a day or more, so check it often and plan around your water bill.

Time to fill27.8 hours
That is1.2 days
Water cost$75

Time your hose: seconds to fill a 5-gallon bucket ÷ 5 gives seconds per gallon; 60 ÷ that is your flow. The price is only a starting value, so use the one on your water bill.

Hours to fill, by hose flow

Pool size6 GPM9 GPM12 GPM
5,000 gal13.99.36.9
10,000 gal27.818.513.9
15,000 gal41.727.820.8
20,000 gal55.63727.8
30,000 gal83.355.641.7

Ways to pay less

Ask your water company if it offers a one-time pool-fill or sewer credit. Many charge sewer fees by water use, and water poured into a pool never reaches the sewer. For large pools, a bulk water delivery can be quicker, and it is worth getting a quote to compare.

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