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Sand calculator

Calculate paver base sand, play sand or mason sand for any area.

Sand Calculator
Cubic yards0.62
Cubic feet16.7
Approx. weight (US tons)0.83
Bags (50 lb ≈ 0.5 cu ft)34
Estimated cost$30.86

How it works

  1. Volume in cubic yards = length × width × (depth ÷ 12) ÷ 27.
  2. Dry sand weighs about 1.35 US tons per cubic yard.
  3. A 50 lb bag of sand holds roughly 0.5 cu ft.

Example: A 10 × 10 ft patio with a 1 inch bedding layer needs 0.31 cubic yards — about 17 bags of 50 lb.

Frequently asked questions

How much sand under pavers?

A 1 inch screeded bedding layer over a compacted gravel base.

How much sand for a sandbox?

Fill 6–12 inches deep; a 5 × 5 ft box at 8 inches needs about 0.6 cubic yards.

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