Sand calculator
Yards and tons for bedding, paver base, septic, and fill sand. One inch of bedding sand is standard under pavers.
To work out how much sand you need, multiply length by width by depth in feet and divide by 27: that is cubic yards. Sand runs roughly 1.30 tons per cubic yard as a common approximation (Concrete sand (dry) at about 2,600 lb per cubic yard), and moisture and mix move that, so confirm with your supplier. Order about 10 percent over the calculated number for compaction, spillage and uneven grade.
Pro habit: Order about 0.7 yd³; screeding and washout always eat more than the math says.
Wet sand weighs noticeably more than dry, which matters for what a truck can legally carry, not just what you pay. Weights are common industry approximations; confirm with your supplier before ordering.
The number above assumes a few things about how this material behaves in the ground.
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Common questions
How do I calculate how much sand I need?
Multiply length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. This sand calculator does it for you: enter length and width in feet and depth in inches, and it returns cubic yards, estimated tons, and truckloads. Add about 10 percent for compaction, spillage, and uneven grade.
How many tons is a cubic yard of sand?
Sand runs roughly 1.30 tons per cubic yard as a common industry approximation (Concrete sand (dry) at about 2,600 lb/yd³). Moisture and material change this, so confirm the exact conversion with your supplier.
Is this sand calculator free?
Yes. It is a free tool from TrackOver, software built inside a working excavation company for contractors who move dirt. No signup required to use it.
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