82 x 82 Hot Tub Cover — Size, Fit and 76 Spas That Take It
A hot tub measuring 82" × 82" takes the AIRCAP 1™ X-Small, which fits square spas 80–82". That is the whole answer — but measure your own spa before ordering rather than trusting the size of the cover you are replacing, because cabinets vary between model years and a cover bought to the wrong number is the most common ordering mistake there is.
Measure straight across the top of the cabinet, edge to edge, both ways. If the two numbers differ, use the larger one. If you land between two sizes, round up: an oversized cover overhangs by a fraction, which is how a spa cover is meant to sit, while an undersized one will not seal along the edges.
The AIRCAP 1™ X-Small fits square spas 80–82" — $1,195, the same as every other size.
Buy the AIRCAP 1™ X-SmallWhich hot tubs are 82" × 82"?
68 of the 1093 models in our Spa Fitter measure 82" × 82", across 15 brands, and 8 more round up to it (listed below). If yours is on this list, the size question is settled — click through for its own page.
Also rounds up to 82" × 82"
8 more models are not printed as an exact 82" square: one or both sides fall a fraction short. The rule is to round up, so they take the same X-Small.
| Brand | Rounds up to 82" × 82" |
|---|---|
| AquaRest Spas | DayDream 2500 (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short), DayDream 3000L (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short), DayDream 4500 (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short) |
| Coast Spas | NorthWind NWV (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short), NorthWind NWZ (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short), Paradise (81" x 81.5", 0.5" short), Vantage (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short), Zenith (81.5" x 81.5", 0.5" short) |
That makes 82" the 4th most common of the 18 square footprints in the Spa Fitter (76 of 1093, 7.0%); the most common is 84" × 84" with 257. Next door, 81" × 81" lists 9 (plus 9 that round up) and 83" × 83" lists 34 (plus 6 that round up). QCA Spas builds more at this size than anyone else — 14 of the 76; its other 35 square models sit at 78" × 78", 79" × 79", 84" × 84", 85" × 85", 87" × 87", 92" × 92".
What if my spa is not exactly 82"?
82" (208.3 cm) is the largest square the X-Small is rated for. Half an inch more rounds up to 83" and takes the Small instead, so measure carefully at this size.
The X-Small covers everything from 80–82" across, so you do not need to hit 82" exactly. Outside that band, the AIRCAP 1™ comes in six sizes spanning 77" to 94" — the two-measurement guide will place you, or you can look your model up directly in the Spa Fitter.
One limit worth stating plainly: these are covers for square spas. If your cabinet is round, octagonal or a rectangle, no size here will fit it, and the alternatives guide covers what will.
Nearby measurements: 80" × 80" · 81" × 81" · 83" × 83". Every size from 77" to 94" has its own page, listed on the Spa Fitter.
What an 82" × 82" cover costs
The AIRCAP 1™ X-Small is $1,195 — the same price as every other size, including the pump, three Ziptech™ skirt depths and tie-down straps, with free shipping to all 50 states. There is no size surcharge, which is unusual in this category: most makers price a cover by its square footage, so a bigger spa costs more. For how that compares with foam and the other constructions, see what a hot tub cover costs.
It weighs 35–40 lb and, with no foam core to absorb water, never gains weight — the one number a foam cover cannot promise.
Frequently asked questions
What size cover fits an 82" x 82" hot tub?
An 82 inch square hot tub takes the AIRCAP 1 X-Small, which fits square spas 80 to 82 inches across. Measure straight across the top of your cabinet both ways and use the larger number; if it falls between two sizes, round up.
Which hot tubs are 82" x 82"?
68 models in our Spa Fitter measure 82 by 82 inches across 15 brands (AquaRest Spas, Aspen Spas, Caldera Spas and 12 others), and 8 more round up to it. Each one has its own page listing the cover size it takes.
Is 82 inches the largest spa an X-Small fits?
Yes. The X-Small is rated for square spas 80 to 82 inches across, so 82 is its upper limit. A cabinet that measures even half an inch over rounds up to 83 and takes the Small.
How much does an 82" x 82" hot tub cover cost?
The AIRCAP 1 is $1,195 in every size, including the pump, three Ziptech skirt depths and tie-down straps, with free shipping to all 50 states. There is no size surcharge, so an 82 inch cover costs the same as the smallest one we make.
Find the size that fits your spa
The AIRCAP 1™ X-Small fits square spas 80–82" — $1,195, the same as every other size.
Buy the AIRCAP 1™ X-SmallNot sure of your size? Measure in two steps or look up your model in the Spa Fitter.