How much sand for 50 square feet?
At 2 inches deep, 50 square feet needs 0.31 cubic yards of sand, or about 17 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 | 0.15 | 9 | 0.21 |
| 2 in | 0.31 | 17 | 0.42 |
| 3 in | 0.46 | 25 | 0.62 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.