Paver Sand Calculator

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0.5cubic yards

Includes 10% extra, rounded up to the nearest quarter yard.

Pavers2.38 inPaver sand1 inPaver base4 in12 ft long × 10 ft wide
Exact volume10 cu ft
0.5 cu ft bags22 bags
Wheelbarrow loads (5 cu ft)3
Approximate weight0.7 tons
Half-ton pickup trips1

Paver bedding sand is a thin, even layer, normally 1 inch. Too much sand is a common reason pavers shift.

How it works

Area × depth plus 10%, converted to cubic yards and bags.

Before you order

  • Screed the bed flat using pipes as guides.
  • Use coarse concrete sand, not stone dust or play sand.
  • Do not walk on the screeded layer before laying pavers.

Common questions

How thick should sand be under pavers?

About 1 inch after screeding.

What kind of sand goes under pavers?

Coarse washed concrete sand is the usual choice.