To calculate the quantity of sand required, multiply the length, width, thickness, and density of the sand.
The Sand Calculator helps determine the amount of sand you need for various projects like pavers, patios, pools, or sandboxes. By entering the dimensions of the area and the desired thickness, this tool estimates the sand volume in cubic units and, optionally, its weight in tons or kilograms.
Formula
m = L ∗ W ∗ T ∗ D
Variable | Description |
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L | Length of the area |
W | Width of the area |
T | Thickness of the sand layer |
D | Density of sand (standard: 1600 kg/m³) |
Solved Calculations
Example 1: Sand for a Patio (in meters)
Step | Value |
---|---|
Length (L) | 5 meters |
Width (W) | 3 meters |
Thickness (T) | 0.1 meters |
Density (D) | 1600 kg/m³ |
Mass (m = 5 ∗ 3 ∗ 0.1 ∗ 1600) | 2400 kg |
Example 2: Sand for a Sandbox (in feet)
Step | Value |
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Length (L) | 10 feet |
Width (W) | 6 feet |
Thickness (T) | 0.2 feet |
Density (D) | 100 lbs/ft³ |
Mass (m = 10 ∗ 6 ∗ 0.2 ∗ 100) | 1200 lbs |