How much does beach sand cost?

Delivered in Florida, beach sand starts from $31.70/ton on a full truck (about 21 tons). For a small load, 2 tons from $406.20 delivered (beach sand). Delivery is included, with no separate fee; the minimum order is 1 ton, and smaller loads cost more per ton. Calculate above, then enter your ZIP for your exact quote.

Is beach sand safe to walk on barefoot?

Yes when washed and screened. Specify washed on the order and confirm on the delivery ticket.

Beach sand vs play sand?

Beach sand is decorative and slightly coarser. Play sand is finer and rounder — softer on bare skin for kids.

Can I use beach sand in concrete?

No. It contains salt and organics that compromise structural strength. Use concrete sand.

How many tons fit in a dump truck?

A full load is about 21 tons of stone or sand. Bigger orders go out in more than one load, and the calculator shows the truck count with your result. Delivery is in the price, so a full load is the cheapest per ton.

Do I need to be home for delivery?

Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop. Dumped from the street or driveway. A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage. It comes in one pile and isn’t spread. Delivery in 2–3 business days, on a weekday you choose.

Beach sand calculator · tons

Beach Sand Calculator

How much beach sand do you need? Measure your backyard beach, fire-pit area or court and get the tons.

1 · Material

Beach Sand · sold by the ton

2 · Two quick choices: depth, then size

2a · Pick a depth

2b · Then measure your areas

Length × width in feet. Add as many areas as you need; we add them up.

LengthftWidthft

Recommended order

9 tons

of Beach Sand

≈ 6.9 yd³ · covers 300 sq ft at 6″ · 1 dump truck

300 sq ft × 6 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 5.56 yd³ × 1.3 t/yd³ = 7.2 tons. Plus 15% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.

3 · Get your delivered quote

One ton of beach sand

≈ 0.77 yd³ (21 cu ft)
covers 42 sq ft at 6″
a yd³ weighs about 2,600 lb
a full truck is about 21 tons

Convert tons ↔ cubic yards →

About this material: Beach Sand →

How much does a ton of beach sand cover?

Cubic yards = area (sq ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × the material’s density. The calculator then adds the buffer for compaction and spreading and rounds up. Tons use our catalog densities: beach sand 1.3 t/yd³.

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Depth	Used for	Coverage	Per 100 sq ft
4″	Thin decorative layer.	62 sq ft per ton	1.6 tons
6″	Backyard beach or fire-pit area. (typical)	42 sq ft per ton	2.41 tons
12″	Volleyball courts need 12″ or more.	21 sq ft per ton	4.81 tons

Before the buffer. Updated November 2026

How much beach sand for common projects

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Project	Depth	Area	Estimate
Volleyball court 30 ft × 60 ft	10″	1,800 sq ft	~70 tons
Backyard volleyball 20 ft × 40 ft	8″	800 sq ft	~25 tons
Pool deck decorative 200 sq ft	3″	200 sq ft	~2.5 tons
Bunker 200 sq ft	5″	200 sq ft	~4 tons

Before the buffer. Measure your own areas above for an order quantity.

Beach sand delivered in Florida

Delivered by dump truck. “From” prices are per ton on a full truck, delivery included; the second line is the smallest load.

Beach Sand →Light sand for backyard beaches and volleyball courts.From $31.70/ton on a full truck2 tons from $406.20 delivered

Beach sand mistakes to avoid

Beach sand in concrete

Salt and organics weaken concrete. Use washed ASTM C33 concrete sand for any mix.

Volleyball depth too shallow

Less than 6 inches and divers hit the soil base. 10–12 inches is the safe recreational depth.

No drainage under sand

Sand on top of impermeable clay holds water and grows mold. Install a stone drainage layer first for any sport surface.

Sand without edging

Sand migrates. Volleyball courts need 8-inch edging, pool decks need an edge restraint.