How to Measure a Radius Corner for your Pool Cover

Pools often incorporate rounded corners in their design to facilitate a larger swimming area. If your pool has rounded corners and you're ordering a pool cover, you may need to work out the radius corner of your pool - this process can be confusing for some pool owners.

To make things a little easier, we've put together a simple guide for you to follow.

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What are the Radius Corners on a Pool?

The radius corner of a swimming pool is the measurement that describes the curved line of the corner. There are a few ways the radius corners can be measured, which we’ll cover below.

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How to Measure a Swimming Pool Radius Corner:

To measure the swimming pool’s radius corner, you will need:

  • Two rulers
  • A tape measure

Method 1

  1. Take one ruler and place it across the direction of the pool's edge, creating a cross. The ruler should cross the pool's edge where it starts to curve.
  2. Take the second ruler and use the directions above to place it on the opposite side of the corner. This should section off the corner.
  3. The rulers will meet over the water, creating a point. Measure from this point outward. This measurement is the radius of the corner.

Method 2

  1. Place each ruler on the adjacent edges of the pool so that they are running parallel.
  2. The rulers should meet on the pool's skirting.
  3. Measure from where the rulers meet to the corner of the pool. This measurement is the radius of the pool.

How to Measure a Radius Corner for Your Pool Cover

If you're still struggling to measure the radius, contact a member of our team at 1st Direct Pools. We pride ourselves on being experts in our field and are always happy to help!

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