🏖️Sand Calculator
Find how much sand you need in cubic yards, tons and 50 lb bags.
Your area
You'll need about
0.68 cubic yards
0.92 tons · 37 bags of 50 lb (incl. 10% waste)
cubic yards
0.68
tons
0.92
50 lb bags
37
density t/yd
1.35
🛒 Shopping list
- Fill sand (50 lb bags)37 bags
- …or bulk fill sand1.0 tons
Damp sand packs and weighs more than dry. For paver bases, plan about 1 inch of sand over compacted gravel.
How it works
Volume = length × width × depth (in feet), plus waste. Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × sand density (about 1.3–1.4 tons per cubic yard, depending on type). Bags = total pounds ÷ 50.
Worked example
A 10 × 10 ft area, 2 inches deep, with 10% waste = 18.3 cu ft = 0.68 cubic yards. Fill sand at 1.35 tons per yard weighs 0.92 tons, or 37 bags of 50 lb.
Questions people ask
About 1.3–1.4 tons when dry, more when wet.
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Last updated October 8, 2026. These results are friendly estimates to help you plan — always double-check before buying or making big decisions.