Calculator

Sand Calculator

Play sandbox, paver leveling, or pool base — enter dimensions and we'll calculate cubic yards, tons (dry sand averages 1.35 t/yd³), and 50 lb bag count.

~100 lb/ft³ 1" default depth 0.5 / 1 cu ft bags tons output

Pick a shape

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Area: 80 sq ft

Enter measurements

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Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Depth (in)

Options

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Bag size

+5% settling buffer Sand settles after a few rains. Recommended on.

Cost compare (bulk vs bagged)

Bulk $ / cu yd

Bag price ($)

Edit defaults — bulk delivery + bag pricing varies wildly by region.

You need

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0.5 cu ft each

Cubic yards

Cubic feet

Weight

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Cost compare

Bulk $14

Bagged $56

Bulk saves $42 for this project.

Density assumption

Dry sand averages ~2700 lb/yd³ (1.35 tons). Wet sand can be ~3200 lb/yd³.

Tip: Wet sand weighs ~20% more than dry. If you measure on a damp day, the truck delivery still bills by yard, not weight.

Sand types & uses

Play sand

Sandboxes. Washed, screened, no silica.

Mason sand

Paver joints, mortar mix. Fine, uniform.

All-purpose / utility

Pipe bedding, concrete mix, traction.

Polymeric sand

Paver joints — hardens with water. Sold by bag.