Sand Calculator

Calculate the amount of sand needed for your project. Supports rectangular and circular areas with multiple units and cost estimation.

Enter Project Dimensions

Sand Calculator Guide

This tool helps you estimate the required sand volume, weight, and total cost based on your area dimensions and sand density. It is ideal for sub-base leveling, paving, landscaping, playground sandpits, and backfilling.

How to calculate sand requirements

  1. Enter the area dimensions (length, width, depth/thickness). Units can be meters/feet.
  2. Select or customize sand density (typical dry sand ≈ 1600 kg/m³).
  3. Optional: enter unit price (per ton or per cubic meter) to estimate total cost.
  4. Click Calculate to see volume, weight, and cost.

Key formulas

  • Volume = Length × Width × Depth
  • Weight = Volume × Density
  • Cost = Weight (or Volume) × Unit Price

Common use cases

  • Paving sub-base: compute by covered area and desired layer thickness.
  • Landscaping: flowerbeds, ground cover, and sandpits.
  • Construction backfill: trench/hole volume and cost estimation.

FAQ

Q: Do dry and wet sand differ in density?
A: Yes. Wet sand is typically denser. For higher accuracy, measure or confirm with your supplier.

Q: How thick should the sand layer be?
A: Common ranges are 3–10 cm depending on purpose and base conditions.

Q: How to account for losses/compaction?
A: Add a 5–10% contingency on top of the result to cover compaction and waste.