Giardinaggio & Paesaggismo

Calcolatore di Sabbia

Stai preparando il letto di posa per autobloccanti, la base per una piscina fuori terra o una sabbiera per bambini? Il nostro calcolatore gratuito stima il volume esatto di sabbia in m³, tonnellate e sacchi.

⚡ Quick Dimensional Presets:

Misure del Progetto

Inserisci le dimensioni per calcolare i materiali necessari

Project Type

Select your application for optimal depth recommendations

Area Shape

Geometry of the project footprint

Length (or Custom Area)(ft)

Length of area, or total surface area if Custom Area is selected

Width / Diameter(ft)

Width of area (or full diameter for round pools/sandboxes)

Sand Layer Depth(in)

Paver bedding: 1", Pool base: 2–3", Sandbox: 6–12"

Sand Type & Grain Grade

Determines calculated weight for hauling and bag conversions

Settling & Compaction Buffer

Sand settles 8% to 12% after moisture and screeding

2D DRAFTING PLAN16 FT × 12 FT (192 SQ FT)

Inserisci le misure sopra per visualizzare il risultato.

Esempio di Calcolo Dettagliato

Scenario: Laying a 2-inch sand bedding layer for a 16 ft by 12 ft patio base (192 sq ft) using coarse concrete sand with a 10% compaction buffer.

Calculate Surface Area: 16 ft × 12 ft = 192 sq ft.

Convert Depth to Feet: 2 inches ÷ 12 = 0.1667 ft.

Compute Net Volume: 192 sq ft × 0.1667 ft = 32 cubic feet.

Add 10% Compaction & Settling Buffer: 32 cu ft × 1.10 = 35.2 cubic feet.

Convert to Cubic Yards: 35.2 cu ft ÷ 27 = 1.30 cubic yards.

Calculate Estimated Weight: 1.30 cu yd × 1.35 tons/cu yd = 1.76 Tons (3,520 lbs).

Determine 50 lb Bag Equivalent: 3,520 lbs ÷ 50 lbs per bag = 71 bags.

Result: You need approximately 1.30 cubic yards (35.2 cu ft) of concrete sand weighing 1.76 tons (or 71 bags of 50-lb retail sand).

Sand Volume & Weight Formula

Volume = Surface Area × Depth × (1 + Compaction Buffer %)

Surface area is calculated according to the selected geometry (Length × Width for rectangular bases, π × Radius² for round pools/sandboxes, or 0.5 × Base × Height for triangular areas). Multiplying surface area by sand layer depth yields the geometric uncompacted volume. A compaction and settling reserve (default 10%) is added to account for tamping and moisture settling.

Variabili della Formula

A — Total Surface Area (Square Feet or Square Meters)

D — Sand Layer Depth (Inches converted to Feet, or Centimeters to Meters)

V_{net} — Uncompacted Net Volume (A × D)

C — Compaction Buffer (5% to 20%)

V_{total} — Total Required Sand Volume (Cubic Yards or m³)

W — Estimated Total Weight (Volume × Density)

Ipotesi di Calcolo

Coarse concrete bedding sand (ASTM C33) weighs approximately 100 lb per cubic foot (1.35 tons per cubic yard / 1.60 tonnes per cubic meter).
Fine mason sand weighs approximately 95 lb per cubic foot (1.28 tons per cubic yard / 1.52 tonnes per cubic meter).
Play sand weighs approximately 90 lb per cubic foot (1.21 tons per cubic yard / 1.44 tonnes per cubic meter).
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.
One cubic yard of sand weighs between 1.15 and 1.48 tons depending on moisture content and grain grading.
Standard retail bags contain 50 lbs (approx 0.5 cubic feet) or 25 kg.

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How much sand do I need for my project?

To calculate the sand needed, multiply the area length (ft) by width (ft) by depth (in feet), then divide by 27 to find cubic yards. For example, a 10x10 ft patio area (100 sq ft) with a 1-inch sand depth requires 8.33 cubic feet (0.31 cubic yards). Adding a 10% settling reserve gives approximately 0.34 cubic yards.

How much does one cubic yard of sand weigh?

One cubic yard of dry sand weighs approximately 2,600 to 2,700 lbs (1.3 to 1.35 tons). Wet or dense compacted sand can weigh up to 3,000 lbs (1.5 tons) per cubic yard.

How deep should sand be for paver bedding?

According to ICPI industry standards, paver bedding sand should be a uniform 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Do not use more than 1.5 inches of sand, as thick sand beds cause pavers to shift and create uneven ruts over time.

How much sand is needed under an above-ground pool?

Above-ground pool installations typically require a 2 to 3-inch layer of clean mason sand across the entire base to protect the vinyl liner from sharp rocks and punctures. A 2-inch sand cove should also be built around the inside bottom rim.

How many 50 lb bags of sand are in a cubic yard?

One cubic yard of sand weighs roughly 2,700 lbs. Dividing by 50 lbs per bag gives 54 bags of 50-lb sand per cubic yard. For 0.5-cubic-foot bags, you will need 54 bags to equal 27 cubic feet.

What is the difference between concrete sand and mason sand?

Concrete sand (ASTM C33) is coarse and jagged, making it ideal for interlocking paver bedding and pipe bedding. Mason sand (ASTM C144) is finely screened and smooth, making it ideal for pool liner bases, mortar mixing, and sandboxes.

Should I buy bagged sand or order bulk truckload delivery?

For small sandboxes or minor touch-ups under 1 to 1.5 cubic yards (under 40 to 60 bags of 50 lbs), retail bags are easy to transport in a personal vehicle. For projects requiring 2 or more cubic yards, bulk truckload delivery from a local landscape supplier or quarry is typically 40% to 60% less expensive.

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