How it's calculated
volume = L × W × depth; weight = density × volume(ft³); tons = weight ÷ 2000
L, W, depth = bed dimensions, density = pounds per ft³ of the material, 2000 = pounds per US ton. cu yd = volume ÷ 27 ft³ (m³ ÷ 0.7646).
Common questions
Does the sand type change the weight?
Yes. Play sand, mason sand, and compacted sand have different densities, so the same volume weighs a different number of tons.
How many 50 lb bags are in a ton?
Forty bags make a US ton of 2,000 pounds, which the calculator uses when it shows bag counts.