How much sand for a 16 ft × 20 ft?
A 16 ft × 20 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
1.4tons
Exact need: 1.33 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$42–$77
Installed (US avg)
$178–$261
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| tons | 1.4 | $42–$77 |
| Estimated material total | $42–$77 |
Alternative buy formats
- 1.04 × cubic yards — $29.12–$52
16 ft × 20 ft at different depths
| Depth | You need | Buy (with waste) | Material cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 1.33 tons | 1.4 tons | $42 – $77 |
| 2″ | 2.67 tons | 2.8 tons | $84 – $154 |
| 3″ | 4 tons | 4.2 tons | $126 – $231 |
| 4″ | 5.33 tons | 5.6 tons | $168 – $308 |
| 6″ | 8 tons | 8.4 tons | $252 – $462 |