Sand Calculator

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Pick a rectangle, a round area, or enter a surface area you worked out yourself.
A paver bedding layer is usually 2-5 cm; a play sandbox is often 15-25 cm deep.
Picks a typical density for that sand. Choose Custom to type your own value.
Extra for compaction, spillage and uneven ground. 10% is typical.
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Sand volume (with waste)
0.825m³
Cubic yards1.079yd³
Cubic feet29.13ft³
Weight to order1.32t
Weight in pounds2,910lb
US tons1.46US ton
Volume (m³)0.825
Tonnes1.32

Order about 1.32 tonnes (0.83 m³) of sand.

  • You need about 0.83 m³ of sand, roughly 1.32 tonnes (2,910 lb), with the waste allowance already added.
  • Volume is area × depth; tonnage is that volume times the sand density, which rises sharply once the sand is wet.
  • For loose deliveries, round up to the nearest bulk bag or tipper load your supplier offers.

Next stepConfirm the grade of sand the job needs (sharp, building, play or kiln-dried) before placing the order.

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