Sand Calculator
Enter the area and depth. Paver bedding sand is laid 1 inch deep over the gravel base; a sandbox is usually filled 6 to 12 inches.
Sand is sold by the ton in bulk or in 50 lb bags. Concrete sand (coarse, washed) is the usual choice under pavers.
How it’s calculated
- Cubic yards = length × width × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27.
- Tons ≈ cubic yards × 1.35 (dry sand weighs about 2,700 lb a yard).
Questions
- How many 50 lb bags of sand are in a yard?
- About 54 bags.
- How much sand do I need under pavers?
- A 1 inch layer: about 0.31 cubic yards per 100 sq ft.