How much sand for 500 square feet?
At 2 inches deep, 500 square feet needs 3.09 cubic yards of sand, or about 167 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 | 1.54 | 84 | 2.08 |
| 2 in | 3.09 | 167 | 4.17 |
| 3 in | 4.63 | 250 | 6.25 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.