Printable Reference Table
Pool Salt PPM Chart & Reference Table
Use this master reference chart to look up the exact pounds and 40-lb bags required to raise pool salinity from any starting PPM to 3,200 PPM.
Adjust Pool Parameters
Required Salt Dose
40-lb Salt Bags
0 Bags
0 lbs of pool salt
Kilograms (kg)
0 kg
20kg Bags
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Total Gallons
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Chemical Addition Protocol
1
Turn off salt chlorinator (SWG) cell for 24 hours while salt dissolves.
2
Scatter salt bags evenly around the perimeter deep end. Never dump in skimmer.
3
Brush floor with pool brush until dissolved; run pump continuously for 24 hours.
Salt Dose by Starting Salinity Level
| Current Salt PPM | PPM Needed | Total Salt (lbs) | 40-lb Bags Needed | Total Salt (kg) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the normal PPM for a salt water pool?
Most saltwater pools require 2,700 to 3,500 PPM (parts per million), with 3,200 PPM being the most common industry standard. Ocean water is approx 35,000 PPM, so pool water tastes like a faint teardrop.