Calculate the sand you need for pavers, sandboxes and bases in cubic yards, cubic meters, tons and bags from the area and depth, with waste and cost.
About this tool
Calculate the sand needed for an area in cubic yards, tons and bags.
How to use Sand Calculator
- Enter the length, width and depth.
- Add waste and an optional price.
- Read the volume, weight and bags.
Worked example
A 1 in bedding layer under a 20 × 10 ft patio needs about 0.6 cubic yards of sand.
How much sand under pavers?
About 1 in of bedding sand over a compacted gravel base.
How heavy is sand?
About 1.3–1.5 tons per cubic yard dry, heavier when wet.
- Sand Calculator — Calculate the sand needed for an area in cubic yards, tons and bags.
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