Sand Calculator for Pavers
Estimate bedding sand for laying pavers.
Pavers are set on a 1-inch layer of bedding sand over a compacted gravel base. Coarse concrete sand is the standard choice. The calculator starts at 1 inch; enter your patio area below.
Sand Calculator
Estimate how much you need — and the cost.
- cubic feet 8.33
- cubic meters 0.236
- tons (US) 0.43
- tonnes 0.39
Tip: Use coarse, sharp concrete sand for bedding — fine play sand washes out and lets pavers shift.
How it's calculated
1 cubic yard covers about 324 sq ft at 1 in deep; about 1.4 US tons per cubic yard; a 1 in bedding layer needs about 0.43 US tons per 100 sq ft.
See the full Sand Calculator for the complete how-to, unit conversions, and data sources.
Sand Calculator for Pavers FAQ
How much sand do I need for pavers?
A 1-inch bedding layer. One cubic yard of sand beds about 324 sq ft of pavers at that depth.
What kind of sand goes under pavers?
Coarse concrete (bedding) sand for the 1-inch setting layer, and polymeric sand swept into the joints afterward.