How much sand for 300 square feet?
At 2 inches deep, 300 square feet needs 1.85 cubic yards of sand, or about 100 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 | 0.93 | 50 | 1.25 |
| 2 in | 1.85 | 100 | 2.50 |
| 3 in | 2.78 | 150 | 3.75 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.