Paver Sand Calculator

How much paver sand do I need?

ft
ft
in

Order this much sand

0.5cubic yards

Includes 10% extra, rounded up to the nearest quarter yard.

Pavers2.38 inPaver sand1 inPaver base4 in
Exact volume10 cu ft
0.5 cu ft bags22 bags
Wheelbarrow loads (5 cu ft)3
Approximate weight0.7 tons
Half-ton pickup trips1

Paver bedding sand is a thin, even layer, normally 1 inch. Too much sand is a common reason pavers shift.

How it works

Area × depth plus 10%, converted to cubic yards and bags.

Before you order

  • Screed the bed flat using pipes as guides.
  • Use coarse concrete sand, not stone dust or play sand.
  • Do not walk on the screeded layer before laying pavers.

Common questions

How thick should sand be under pavers?

About 1 inch after screeding.

What kind of sand goes under pavers?

Coarse washed concrete sand is the usual choice.