One cubic yard of dry sand weighs approximately 2,700 lbs (1.35 tons). Wet sand can weigh up to 3,000 lbs (1.5 tons) per cubic yard.
Sand Calculator
Calculate sand volume in cubic yards and weight in tons or 50lb bags for masonry and paver bases.
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Cubic Feet = Length ft × Width ft × (Depth in ÷ 12)
Cubic Yards = Cubic Feet ÷ 27
Tons = Cubic Yards × Density
Cubic Yards = Cubic Feet ÷ 27
Tons = Cubic Yards × Density
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How many 50lb bags of sand equal a cubic yard? ▼
It takes approximately 54 bags of 50lb sand to equal 1 cubic yard.
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