How much does fill sand cost?

Delivered in Florida, fill sand starts from $22.24/ton on a full truck (about 21 tons). For a small load, 2 tons from $540.12 delivered (fill 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.

Fill sand vs fill dirt?

Fill sand drains and compacts cleanly. Fill dirt is cheaper but has more clay and organics. For pool fills and structural lifts, sand is better.

Does fill sand compact well?

With proper lifts and watering, yes. Without compaction, expect 10–15% settling.

Can I use fill sand as a paver base?

No. Use crushed stone paver base for the structural layer. Sand only works as the 1-inch setting bed on top.

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.

Fill sand calculator · tons

Fill Sand Calculator

How much fill sand do you need? Measure each low spot or area and get the tons.

1 · Material

Fill 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

17 tons

of Fill Sand

≈ 13.1 yd³ · covers 300 sq ft at 12″ · 1 dump truck

300 sq ft × 12 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 11.11 yd³ × 1.3 t/yd³ = 14.4 tons. Plus 15% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.

3 · Get your delivered quote

One ton of fill sand

≈ 0.77 yd³ (21 cu ft)
covers 21 sq ft at 12″
a yd³ weighs about 2,600 lb
a full truck is about 21 tons

Convert tons ↔ cubic yards →

About this material: Fill Sand →

How much does a ton of fill 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: fill sand 1.3 t/yd³.

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Depth	Used for	Coverage	Per 100 sq ft
6″	One compacted 6″ lift.	42 sq ft per ton	2.41 tons
12″	Most low spots. (typical)	21 sq ft per ton	4.81 tons
2 ft	Pool or deep backfill, in 6–8″ lifts.	10 sq ft per ton	9.63 tons

Before the buffer. Updated November 2026

How much fill sand for common projects

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Project	Depth	Area	Estimate
Pool removal 16 × 32 × 5 ft	5 ft	512 sq ft	~120 tons
Low-spot fill 500 sq ft	6″	500 sq ft	~11 tons
Foundation backfill (varies)	trench	varies	request quote
Pad base lift 30 × 50 ft	6″	1,500 sq ft	~35 tons

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

Fill 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.

Fill Sand →Bulk sand for low spots and backfill.From $22.24/ton on a full truck2 tons from $540.12 delivered

Fill sand mistakes to avoid

Fill sand for structural concrete

Use ASTM C33 concrete sand for any structural mix. Fill sand is for grading only.

No lifts on deep fills

Dumping 3 feet of sand and walking away gives you a sinkhole within a year. Place in 6–8 inch lifts.

Pool fill without breaking the shell

A sealed pool shell traps water under fill and creates a long-term sinkhole. Break the bottom up before filling.

Sand against an unprotected foundation

Sand drains, which is good, but install proper drainage at the base of the foundation before backfilling.