Sand Calculator
Estimate loose sand for a garden bed, play area or landscaping project.
Loose dry sand estimate; wet sand and products vary
Your result
Cubic yards
0.54 yd³
Cubic metres
0.42 m³
Cubic feet
14.7 ft³
Estimated weight
0.66 metric tonnes · 0.73 US short tons
Bags needed
27 bags
Calculating sand quantities
Multiply length by width by depth in metres to get cubic metres, then apply the extra allowance. Weight equals volume multiplied by bulk density. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg; a US short ton is about 907 kg.
The default density of 1,600 kg/m³ is an estimate for loose dry sand, not a guaranteed product specification. Moisture, grading and compaction change the weight. Ask your supplier for their density and bag weight before ordering.
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