How much sand for a 20 ft × 24 ft?

A 20 ft × 24 ft sand project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 20 ft × 24 ft sand project needs 2 tons — buy 2.1 to cover waste — about $63–$115.5 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
2.1tons
Exact need: 2 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$63–$115.5
Installed (US avg)
$267–$392
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons2.1$63–$115.5
Estimated material total$63–$115.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 1.56 × cubic yards — $43.68–$78

20 ft × 24 ft at different depths

20 ft × 24 ft footprint of sand (paver / leveling)
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″2 tons2.1 tons$63 – $115.5
2″4 tons4.2 tons$126 – $231
3″6 tons6.3 tons$189 – $346.5
4″8 tons8.4 tons$252 – $462
6″12 tons12.6 tons$378 – $693