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Sand Calculator

Paver sand, sandbox fill, and leveling beds all use the same volume formula with different depth targets. This preset: 100 sq ft at 2 inches with 0.5 cu ft bags.

Depth guidance belongs in your project notes — the calculator only multiplies area by depth.

Download a PDF with assumptions and both purchase options.

ItemAreaSizeBuy
Bagged material16.7 cu ft34 bags
Loose bulk delivery0.6 cu yd1 cubic yard

Assumptions

  • Coverage area: 100 sq ft
  • Depth: 2 in
  • Volume: 16.67 cu ft
  • Volume with waste: 16.67 cu ft
  • Bag size: 0.5 cu ft per bag
  • Loose bulk sold in half-yard increments
  • Estimates only. Check the coverage figure on your product before buying.

Supplies checklist

  • Landscape fabric (optional)
  • Edging or border
  • Wheelbarrow or garden cart
  • Rake for spreading

Estimates only. Check the coverage figure on your product before buying.

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