How much sand for 100 square feet?
At 2 inches deep, 100 square feet needs 0.62 cubic yards of sand, or about 34 bags (0.5 cu ft (50 lb) each).
Dry sand weighs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
| Depth | Cubic yards | 0.5 cu ft (50 lb) bags | Tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.31 | 17 | 0.42 |
| 2 in | 0.62 | 34 | 0.83 |
| 3 in | 0.93 | 50 | 1.25 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.