How much does concrete sand cost?

Delivered in Florida, concrete sand starts from $35.20/ton on a full truck (about 21 tons). For a small load, 2 tons from $414.30 delivered (concrete 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.

Concrete sand vs mason sand?

Concrete sand is coarser, for concrete mixes and the 1-inch paver setting bed. Mason sand is finer, for mortar, stucco and paver joints.

Can I use concrete sand under pavers?

Yes. Concrete sand is the usual sand for the 1-inch screeded setting bed, over a compacted base.

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.

Concrete sand calculator · tons

Concrete Sand Calculator

How much concrete sand do you need? Measure the paver area or trench and get the tons.

1 · Material

Concrete 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

1 ton

of Concrete Sand

≈ 0.7 yd³ · covers 192 sq ft at 1″ · 1 dump truck

192 sq ft × 1 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 0.59 yd³ × 1.35 t/yd³ = 0.8 tons. Plus 15% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.

3 · Get your delivered quote

One ton of concrete sand

≈ 0.74 yd³ (20 cu ft)
covers 240 sq ft at 1″
a yd³ weighs about 2,700 lb
a full truck is about 21 tons

Convert tons ↔ cubic yards →

About this material: Concrete Sand →

How much does a ton of concrete 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: concrete sand 1.35 t/yd³.

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Depth	Used for	Coverage	Per 100 sq ft
1″	Bedding layer under pavers, over a compacted base. (typical)	240 sq ft per ton	0.42 tons
2″	Leveling under slabs.	120 sq ft per ton	0.83 tons
4″	Bedding around pipe.	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons

Before the buffer. Updated November 2026

How much concrete sand for common projects

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Project	Depth	Area	Estimate
Pipe trench 50 ft × 2 ft × 12"	12″	100 sq ft	~4.5 tons
Slab leveling 400 sq ft	2″	400 sq ft	~3 tons
Concrete mix supply (10 cu yds)	—	—	~12 tons
Drainage layer 200 sq ft	4″	200 sq ft	~3 tons

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

Concrete 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.

Dump truck delivering a load of concrete sand

Concrete Sand →Coarse sand for paver bedding and concrete.From $35.20/ton on a full truck2 tons from $414.30 delivered

Concrete sand mistakes to avoid

Paver bed too thick

A 1-inch screeded bed is the spec. Thicker beds let pavers shift and twist.

Skipping the slab base stone

Concrete sand alone under a slab is too compressible. Use a compacted stone base first, sand only as a leveling layer if at all.

Unwashed sand in a mix

Salt and organics from unwashed sand weaken concrete. Always specify ASTM C33 washed.

Pipe bedding too thin

Less than 4 inches of bedding around a pipe transmits point loads. 4 inches minimum under and over.