# Sand Calculator

Choose the area to fill:

Length

Width

Area

Volume

Diameter

Depth / Height

Density

Cost Estimation:

Price/unit of mass

Price/unit of volume

Price/ton

Table of Content
 1 What are the Types of Sand? 2 How to Calculate How Much Sand Do I Need (Step-by-Step): 3 How Much Does Sand Cost? 4 What is the density of sand?? 5 How much is a ton of sand?
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An online sand calculator helps you to find the amount of sand you required to cover the area of surface at a specified depth. Also, this sand cost estimator estimates the total cost of the sand required for the completion of your construction project. The online calculator finds how much sand do you need of your following surfaces:

• Square/Rectangle
• Circle

Also, this tool helps you to find the answers of the questions like:

• How much sand do I need to complete the work?
• How much does a yard of sand weigh?
• How much sand do i need for my pool?
• How much does sand weigh?
• How much does sand cost?

Well, read the complete content for better understanding of basic definition, manual calculations and much more!

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## What are the Types of Sand?

According to the size of pebbles & its uses, there is more than one type of sand. Selecting the right type matters because they have different applications according to the type. They re classified into following categories:

### 20-30 Sand:

It is made up of local natural silica sand having water content low than 0.1%. The parts of this and are uncrushed and in round form.

This type is of moderate size particles and containing coarse. It is not uniform sand.

### Standard Sand:

It is made up of natural silica having the particles in round form of nearly pure quartz. This type of sand is used for the mortars & testing of hydraulic cements.

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## How to Use the Online Sand Calculator:

Our online tool determines the results of your sand calculations accurately. The sand estimator generate the results of the following surfaces:

• Square/Rectangle
• Circle

Just follow the given points for the exact calculations of the square/rectangular or circular surface:

Inputs:

• First of all, hit the tab to choose the input parameters.
• Very next, enter the values according to the selected option.
• Lastly, click on calculate button.

Outputs:

Once you click on calculate button, the calculator shows:

• Volume of sand in cubic (feet, millimeters, meters, inches, yards)
• Weight of sand in tons, grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, stones, short tons & long tons.
• Total cost of sand.

Note:

No matter, it’s a rectangular/square or circular surface, the sand calculator determine the results according to the selected input parameters. There is an optional field of ‘cost estimation’. If you enter the price per unit mass or volume, then the calculator determines the cost of sand you required to complete the construction project.

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## How to Calculate How Much Sand Do I Need (Step-by-Step):

The online calculator helps you to determine the volume & weight of sand needed for the constructions project. Here we have manual calculations for both.

Example:

The rectangular surface having length 12ft, width 14ft with a depth of 3ft. The density of sand is 100lb/ft3 .Then how much sand do I need for the construction?

Solution:

L = 12ft

W = 14ft

D = 3ft

So, find the area,

A = L × W

A = 12 × 14

A = 168ft2

Now, calculate the volume needed by using the formula:

V = A × D

V = 168 × 3

V = 504ft3

Weight = Volume × Density

Weight = 504ft3× 100lb/ft3

Weight = 504500lb

### How Much Does Sand Cost?

Once you determine the weight & volume of the sand, you can try our sand cost calculator that helps you to find how much you have to pay to buy the sand. Let’s try an example:

Example:

If the price per unit of volume of sand is 5$, then how much does sand cost for the 504ft3 sand? Solution: Price per unit of volume = 5$

Price of 504ft3 volume = 5$× 504 Price of 504ft3 volume =$2520

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### What is the density of sand?

Typically, the density of the sand is 100lb/ft3 or 1600 kg/m3.

### How much is a ton of sand?

0.750 cubic yards or ¾ cu yard or 20cubic feet equals to the one ton of the sand. Sand is relatively damp, since adding water can low or high the density of the sand.

## Wrapping-it up:

As the sand is key element for concrete, road, glass and in electronics. Massive amount of it are mined for the land reclamation projects and beach renourishments programs. Before starting your construction project, you should have to beware about the right quantity of material you need. Then, simply try this online sand calculator that helps you to determine the amount of the sand required for the completion of your task. Builders use this sand cost calculator to estimate the cost of sand required for the project.

## References:

From the authorized source of Wikipedia : Sand, types & it’s applications

From the site of livescience.com : Composition of sand & much more

From the source of waupasanad: How much sand do I need for construction