About this calculator
Sand for paver bedding, pipe beds, sandpits and mixes, by volume and weight.
How it’s calculated
Volume = area × depth. Weight = volume × about 1.6 t/m³ (about 1.35 tons per cu yd).
Worked example
With these inputs:
- Area shape
- Rectangle
- Length
- 20 ft
- Width
- 10 ft
- Depth
- 2 in
- Material
- Concrete / all-purpose sand
- Extra for settling / compaction
- 10%
the result is:
- Volume
- 1.36 cu yd
- Area
- 200 sq ft
- Approx. weight
- 1.83 tons
- 50 lb (≈0.5 cu ft) bags
- 74 bags
Tips from the trade
- Wet sand is heavier. Delivered weight can be 10–20% more than dry.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and local building codes before ordering.