Calculate exactly how much sand you need for any project — landscaping, paving, playgrounds, or fill — in tons, cubic yards, and bags.
Choose your area shape, then enter the dimensions
Select depth and sand type for accurate weight calculation
From dimensions to weight — every step shown
Your result expressed in every common unit
Same area at different depths — your current depth highlighted
| Depth | Cu Yards | Tons | Bags | Est. Cost |
|---|
Volume
Weight (US tons)
Weight (kg)
Bags Needed
Area Covered
Est. Cost
Dry Sand (loose)
1.60 t/m³
Dry Sand (packed)
1.75 t/m³
Wet Sand
2.00 t/m³
Beach Sand
1.52 t/m³
Fine Sand
1.44 t/m³
Coarse Sand
1.68 t/m³
Pea Gravel
1.20 t/m³
Topsoil
1.57 t/m³
Always Order 10–15% Extra
Sand compacts 10–20% when tamped. Uneven ground, waste during spreading, and irregular edges all add up. Always round up to the next bag or nearest quarter ton.
Bulk vs Bags
For jobs over 0.5 tons, bulk delivery saves 50–70% vs bagged sand. Bags suit small or hard-to-access areas. One ton of sand fills roughly 0.63 cubic yards.
Choose the Right Sand
Use mason sand under pavers, concrete sand for slabs, play sand for sandboxes, and fill sand for drainage or leveling. Each type has different particle size and compaction.