Sand Base for Pool

by Lynn
(PA)

How many tons of sand will i need for a 21ft round pool? Also how many inches of sand do you recommend cover the bottom?



Hi Lynn. I would recommend using about 3 tons of sand under your 21’ above ground pool. This should give you about two inches for the base and about a six to eight inch cove.

Be sure to follow this procedure when using sand for a base. Level the ground first and then lay out the bottom rails. Make sure the rails are perfectly round and then level each individual footplate. The sand should then be piled in the center of the pool. The wall should be unrolled, inserted into the bottom rails, and the pool frame assembled before the sand is spread out.

For more information about a sand base for an above ground pool see this page.

Sand for an Above Ground Pool

A little bit more regarding a sand base is talked about here.

Above Ground Pool Mistakes