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Sand Coverage Calculator

Easily calculate how much sand you need for any project with our free Sand Coverage Calculator. Fast, accurate, and perfect for home or construction use.

Enter the volume or weight of sand you have
Enter how deep you want the sand to be

Ever started a project thinking you had enough sand, only to run out halfway through and make that awkward second trip to the hardware store? Yeah, we’ve been there too. That’s why we built the Sand Coverage Calculator to take the guesswork out of the equation. Whether you're mixing concrete, prepping a patio, or just trying to figure out how many bags of sand your backyard project needs, this tool is your new best friend.

It’s quick, accurate, and dead-simple to use. No more scratching your head with a tape measure in one hand and a calculator in the other.

How to Use the Sand Coverage Calculator

Here's how it works. Enter your length and width in feet (that’s the area you’re covering), and plug in the depth either in inches or feet, depending on how thick your sand layer needs to be. Boom. That’s it. The calculator does the rest.

You’ll get the amount of sand you need in:

  • Cubic Feet (CFT)
  • Cubic Yards
  • Tons
  • Kilograms
  • And even the number of 50 lb bags (because let’s face it, that’s what most of us buy)

So whether you're doing a small job or a full-blown backyard makeover, this calculator has you covered.

The Formula Behind the Scenes

If you’re the kind of person who likes to know how things work (we salute you), here’s the magic math behind it:

Sand Volume (in CFT) = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Depth (ft)

And if you're entering depth in inches (because that's how our brains work most days), we convert that like this:

Depth (ft) = Depth (inches) ÷ 12

Once we’ve got the volume, we use a few more formulas to convert it into whatever unit you prefer:

  • Cubic Yards = CFT ÷ 27
  • Tons = CFT × 0.045 (based on average dry sand density)
  • Kilograms = CFT × 45.36
  • 50 lb Bags = (CFT × 100) ÷ 50

No math headaches here we handle all that in the background so you don’t have to.

A Quick Example

Let’s say you’re working on a 10 by 10-foot patio, and you want to add a 2-inch layer of sand:

  • First, convert depth: 2 ÷ 12 = 0.1667 feet
  • Then calculate volume: 10 × 10 × 0.1667 = 16.67 cubic feet
  • That’s equal to:
    - 0.62 cubic yards
    - 0.75 tons
    - 756.5 kg
    - Around 33 bags of 50 lb sand

Handy, right? This beats estimating with a shovel and hoping for the best.

But How Much Sand Covers What?

We get this question a lot, so here’s a general idea based on common units:

  • 1 ton of sand covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches depth
  • 1 cubic yard spreads over about 120–130 square feet at the same depth
  • 1 truckload (10-wheeler) usually carries 450–500 CFT — that's enough to cover a 2-car driveway or a decent-sized playground
  • A 50 lb bag covers 0.5 to 0.7 square feet at 2 inches deep, give or take depending on how fine or coarse the sand is

Of course, these are estimates. Our calculator gives you precise numbers tailored to your project.

Common Uses for the Sand Coverage Calculator

This isn't just a one-trick pony. Our sand calculator works for a wide range of projects:

  • Mixing concrete for a driveway
  • Laying pavers or tiles in the backyard
  • Filling a sandbox for the kids (or your cat)
  • Landscaping and gardening work
  • Backfilling trenches or pool sides

No matter what kind of sand job you're tackling, we’ve got your back.

Final Verdict

Let’s be honest: figuring out how much sand you need shouldn’t feel like solving a high school math problem. With our Sand Coverage Calculator, you don’t need to guess, eyeball, or overbuy “just in case.”

It's designed to save you time, money, and a lot of measuring mishaps. So whether you're a weekend warrior working on a home improvement project or a pro contractor estimating material costs, this tool gives you the clarity you need.

Give it a whirl. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.

FAQs

How do I calculate how much sand I need?

Measure your area’s length and width in feet. Decide how deep you want the sand layer (in inches or feet), then pop those numbers into our calculator. Done.

How much area does a 50 lb bag of sand cover?

Roughly 0.5 to 0.7 square feet at 2 inches depth. It varies depending on how compacted the sand gets.

How much does 1 cubic meter of sand weigh?

Around 1600–1700 kg, depending on moisture and granule size.

How far does 1 ton of sand go?

It’ll cover about 100 square feet at a depth of 2 inches.

How many CFT of sand does a truck hold?

Standard trucks usually carry 450 to 500 cubic feet of sand.

Can I use this for concrete projects?

Absolutely. It’s perfect for estimating sand for mixing with cement and gravel.