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Sand Tonnage Calculator

Tons of sand for a base or fill area.

Compute the tons of sand needed to cover an area at a target depth, using a typical density of 1.35 tons per cubic yard for dry sand. Useful for paver bases, sandboxes, and pool liners.

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

ft²
in
t/yd³

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Same as crushed stone, with a sand density default.

In depth

Compute the tons of sand needed to cover an area at a target depth, using a typical density of 1.35 tons per cubic yard for dry sand. Useful for paver bases, sandboxes, and pool liners.