How much sand for 250 square feet?
At 2 inches deep, 250 square feet needs 1.54 cubic yards of sand, or about 84 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 | 0.77 | 42 | 1.04 |
| 2 in | 1.54 | 84 | 2.08 |
| 3 in | 2.31 | 125 | 3.13 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.