What this sand calculator calculates
A 12 × 12 ft patio at 1 in sand depth contains 12 ft³, or 0.44 yd³, before waste.
Formula
Area × depth ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = cubic yards; cubic yards × sand density = planning weight.
Worked example
Ten percent waste changes 0.44 yd³ to 0.49 yd³. Using 2,700 lb/yd³ gives about 1,320 lb before delivery rules.
Ordering decision
Use the installation specification for bedding depth. Do not treat this page as a sand-and-cement mix design.
The page cites the applicable Uzi Tools reference table beside the calculator. Product labels, current editions, local code, and a licensed professional govern structural, electrical, and life-safety work.
How to use it
- Enter the measured dimensions and keep the displayed units beside each field.
- Review the sand for a base or fill result and the substituted formula before ordering.
- Adjust waste for the layout, cut pattern, product package, and site conditions.
- Copy or print the material list, then verify the cited product data and local requirements.
Sand for a base or fill
This sand calculator estimates volume and approximate weight for bedding, leveling, fill, or landscaping. The layer type matters because sand and cement are separate materials.
Limits and professional review
Measurements, product yield, waste, moisture, and site conditions can change the order quantity. Local code and a licensed professional govern structural and electrical work.