Sand Calculator
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Paver patios need a 1 in screeded sand bed over the base. A 10 × 10 ft patio takes about 0.34 yd³ (0.46 tons) — around 19 bags of 50 lb.
Sand needed
0.34 yd³
0.46 tons at 2,700 lb/yd³
- Weight
- 0.46 tons917 lb · 0.42 t
- Cubic feet
- 9.17 ft³
- Cubic meters
- 0.26 m³
- Area covered
- 100 ft²
Densities are typical loose figures; ask your supplier for theirs. Delivery minimums are often 1–3 yd³.
Quick reference
| Area | 1 in deep | 2 in deep | 4 in deep | 6 in deep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft² | 0.15 yd³ · 0.21 t | 0.31 yd³ · 0.42 t | 0.62 yd³ · 0.83 t | 0.93 yd³ · 1.25 t |
| 100 ft² | 0.31 yd³ · 0.42 t | 0.62 yd³ · 0.83 t | 1.23 yd³ · 1.67 t | 1.85 yd³ · 2.5 t |
| 200 ft² | 0.62 yd³ · 0.83 t | 1.23 yd³ · 1.67 t | 2.47 yd³ · 3.33 t | 3.7 yd³ · 5 t |
| 300 ft² | 0.93 yd³ · 1.25 t | 1.85 yd³ · 2.5 t | 3.7 yd³ · 5 t | 5.56 yd³ · 7.5 t |
| 500 ft² | 1.54 yd³ · 2.08 t | 3.09 yd³ · 4.17 t | 6.17 yd³ · 8.33 t | 9.26 yd³ · 12.5 t |
| 1000 ft² | 3.09 yd³ · 4.17 t | 6.17 yd³ · 8.33 t | 12.35 yd³ · 16.67 t | 18.52 yd³ · 25 t |
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Frequently asked questions
How many 50 lb bags of sand are in a ton?
40 bags. A cubic yard of sand weighs about 2,700 lb, or 54 bags.
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