How much sand for a 30 ft × 40 ft?
A 30 ft × 40 ft sand project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.
Your project
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You need
5.25tons
Exact need: 5 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$157.5–$288.75
Installed (US avg)
$668–$979
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| tons | 5.25 | $157.5–$288.75 |
| Estimated material total | $157.5–$288.75 |
Alternative buy formats
- 3.89 × cubic yards — $108.92–$194.5
30 ft × 40 ft at different depths
| Depth | You need | Buy (with waste) | Material cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 5 tons | 5.25 tons | $157.5 – $288.75 |
| 2″ | 10 tons | 10.5 tons | $315 – $577.5 |
| 3″ | 15 tons | 15.75 tons | $472.5 – $866.25 |
| 4″ | 20 tons | 21 tons | $630 – $1,155 |
| 6″ | 30 tons | 31.5 tons | $945 – $1,732.5 |