{"id":3135,"date":"2018-08-09T14:36:36","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T19:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/42e80ffe3e.nxcli.io\/?p=3135"},"modified":"2018-08-09T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T19:36:36","slug":"calculate-pond-size-using-google-earth-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/calculate-pond-size-using-google-earth-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculate Pond Size Using Google Earth Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.102&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Determining pond size is essential for proper pond treatment. It\u2019s easy to under use treatment products when you don\u2019t know your pond size in total gallons. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/\">Healthy Ponds\u00ae<\/a> advises all of our clients to determine their pond size with this simple formula.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3137\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HPBlog-1.png\" alt=\"Volume Calculation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HPBlog-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HPBlog-1-980x123.png 980w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HPBlog-1-480x60.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But did you know you can also use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/earth\/download\/gep\/agree.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Google Earth Pro<\/a> to determine pond size? This cool tool and a few clicks make it easy. Here\u2019s how\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/earth\/download\/gep\/agree.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Earth Pro<\/a> for free<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To determine your pond size, first download Google Earth Pro for free.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3146\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step1.png\" alt=\"Step 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step1.png 1200w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step1-980x327.png 980w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step1-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Type in your pond location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once downloaded, type in the address of your pond location in the Search bar in the top-left corner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3145\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step2.png\" alt=\"Step 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step2.png 1200w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step2-980x327.png 980w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step2-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Determine your pond perimeter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the bar on the top of Google Earth Pro, click on the ruler. Switch to the polygon tool. The polygon tool allows you to click different points around the perimeter of your pond. Essentially, you are \u2018tracing\u2019 the outline of your pond.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3154\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step3.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step3-980x327.jpg 980w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step3-480x160.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Calculate your pond size<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you return to the click point where you started, Google Earth Pro shows your pond\u2019s total square footage. Now we can modify our previous formula to determine pond size in total gallons.<\/p>\n<p>Square Footage x Depth x 7.5 = Total gallons<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure of the average depth of your pond, use 6 feet. Using this formula and Google Earth Pro will give you a much more accurate estimate of your pond size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3151\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step4.png\" alt=\"Step 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step4.png 1200w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step4-980x327.png 980w, https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Step4-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Different Sizes, Mean Different Treatments<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know your pond size, you have a greater chance of applying <a href=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/ponds-small-lakes-treatment\/\">effective treatments.<\/a><br \/>\nHealthy Ponds <a href=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/our-products\/\">all-natural dispensers, supplements and colorants<\/a> are formulated to treat ponds and lakes of all sizes. Knowing your total gallons determines frequency, product and treatment. Treat common pond and lake problems like unwanted green matter and water stagnation.<\/p>\n<p>To identify the product that best treats your pond size and problem, give Healthy Ponds a call at 877-948-0303 and talk with our expert customer service representatives or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/ponds-small-lakes-treatment\/\">treatment page<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p><em>Healthy Ponds is in no way affiliated with Google or Google Earth Pro. This blog and any images featured in this blog are for informational purposes only.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Determining pond size is essential for proper pond treatment. It\u2019s easy to under use treatment products when you don\u2019t know your pond size in total gallons. 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