Pool Slope Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Pool Slope is:

\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{\text{Depth of Deep End} - \text{Depth of Shallow End}}{\text{Length of Slope}} \]

Where:

Depth of Deep End is the depth at the deepest part of the pool (feet)
Depth of Shallow End is the depth at the shallowest part of the pool (feet)
Length of Slope is the distance over which the slope extends (feet)
Slope is the ratio of the depth change per unit length

What is Pool Slope?

Pool slope refers to the incline between the shallow and deep ends of a pool. It is an important design aspect for pools as it affects safety, usability, and aesthetics. The slope is typically expressed as a ratio, indicating how much the pool depth changes over a certain distance. For example, a slope of 1:4 means that for every 4 feet of horizontal distance, the pool depth changes by 1 foot.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Depth of Deep End: 8 feet
Depth of Shallow End: 3 feet
Length of Slope: 20 feet

Using the formula to calculate the Pool Slope:

\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{8 - 3}{20} = \frac{5}{20} = 0.25 \]

This means the pool slope is 1:4, indicating that the depth increases by 1 foot for every 4 feet of horizontal distance.