Sand Calculator
Calculate how much sand you need for construction, paving, landscaping, or filling projects. Get volume in cubic yards, tons, and bags.
โณ Sand Calculator
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Volume33.33 cu ft
Volume1.23 cu yd
Weight1.7 tons
50 lb Bags67 bags
๐ก How to Calculate Sand Quantities
Sand is used in many construction applications: paver base (1โ2 inches), concrete mixing, masonry, sandbox fill, and leveling. The calculation is Length ร Width ร Depth รท 27 for cubic yards. Sand weighs approximately 1.35 tons per cubic yard (2,700 lbs).
For paver installations, you'll need two types of sand: leveling sand (coarse, ยพโ1 inch layer below pavers) and polymeric sand (swept into joints after laying). Leveling sand is calculated by area; joint sand is approximately 1 bag per 25 sq ft for standard pavers.
A 10ร10 ft paver area with 4 inches of leveling sand = 100 ร 0.333 = 33.3 cu ft = 1.23 cu yd โ 1.7 tons. At 50 lb/bag, that's about 67 bags.