Calculate sand for a sandbox, leveling job or base layer in yards, weight and bags.
How it works
Length × width × depth gives volume, then about 1.35 tons per cubic yard gives the weight.
Before you order
- Use concrete sand under pavers, and play sand only where it is labeled for play.
- Keep a tarp over sand so rain and animals stay out.
- Damp sand packs into less room than dry sand, so round up on small jobs.
Common questions
How much does a yard of sand weigh?
About 1.25 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture.
How many 50 lb bags are in a yard of sand?
Around 54 half-cubic-foot bags fill one cubic yard.