Paver Sand Calculator

Your details

Length of the paver area along one side.
ft
Width of the paver area perpendicular to the length.
ft
Thickness of the sand screed layer under the pavers. Industry standard is 1 inch (2.5 cm). Never exceed 1.5 inches (4 cm) or you risk settling.
in
Add polymeric or masonry sand to fill the gaps between pavers. One 50 lb bag typically covers 50-100 sq ft depending on joint width.
How much area one 50 lb bag covers. Narrow joints: ~100 sq ft/bag; wide joints: ~50 sq ft/bag. Default 70 sq ft suits average paver spacing.
sq ft/bag
Extra material to account for compaction, spillage, and cutting waste. 10% is typical for rectangular areas; add more for curves or intricate patterns.
Local bulk price for concrete sand (C-33). Check with your supplier for current pricing.
$/ton
Price per 50 lb bag of polymeric or masonry joint sand.
$
Bedding sand volume
0.41

Cubic yards of concrete sand for the screed layer (including waste factor)

Paved area120
Bedding sand weight0.55
Bedding sand bags (50 lb)22
Joint sand bags (50 lb)2
Estimated material cost40.75
Bedding sand (cu yd)0.41
Weight (tons)0.55

You need 0.41 cu yd of bedding sand for this project.

  • Your paved area is 120.0 sq ft, requiring 0.41 cu yd of bedding sand (includes 10% waste/compaction allowance).
  • For this quantity, ordering bulk sand (loose by the yard) is typically more economical than bags.
  • You need 2 bags of joint sand. Use polymeric sand to resist weeds and ant intrusion.
  • Estimated material cost: $40.75. Add delivery fees and gravel base costs for the full project budget.

Next stepOrder your gravel base first (4-6 inches of compacted crushed stone), then add the sand screed layer before setting pavers.

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