How much sand for a 12 ft × 12 ft?

A 12 ft × 12 ft sand project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
0.63tons
Exact need: 0.6 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$18.9–$34.65
Installed (US avg)
$80–$117
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons0.63$18.9–$34.65
Estimated material total$18.9–$34.65
Alternative buy formats
  • 0.47 × cubic yards$13.16–$23.5

12 ft × 12 ft at different depths

12 ft × 12 ft footprint of sand (paver / leveling)
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
10.6 tons0.63 tons$18.9$34.65
21.2 tons1.26 tons$37.8$69.3
31.8 tons1.89 tons$56.7$103.95
42.4 tons2.52 tons$75.6$138.6
63.6 tons3.78 tons$113.4$207.9