Masonry sand calculator · tons
Mason Sand Calculator
How much mason sand do you need? Measure the pool base, sandbox or area and get the tons.
1 · Material
Mason Sand · sold by the ton
2 · Two quick choices: depth, then size
2a · Pick a depthLength × width in feet. Add as many areas as you need; we add them up.
Recommended order
6 tons
of Mason Sand
≈ 4.6 yd³ · covers 576 sq ft at 2″ · 1 dump truck
576 sq ft × 2 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 3.56 yd³ × 1.3 t/yd³ = 4.6 tons. Plus 15% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.
3 · Get your delivered quote
One ton of mason sand
- ≈ 0.77 yd³ (21 cu ft)
- covers 125 sq ft at 2″
- a yd³ weighs about 2,600 lb
- a full truck is about 21 tons
About this material: Mason Sand →
How much does a ton of mason 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: mason sand 1.3 t/yd³.
Swipe the table sideways →
| Depth | Used for | Coverage | Per 100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2″ | Base under an above-ground pool. (typical) | 125 sq ft per ton | 0.8 tons |
| 4″ | Deeper leveling. | 62 sq ft per ton | 1.6 tons |
| 12″ | Sandboxes. | 21 sq ft per ton | 4.81 tons |
Before the buffer. Updated November 2026
How much mason sand for common projects
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| Project | Depth | Area | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbox 6 ft × 6 ft | 10″ | 36 sq ft | ~1.3 tons |
| Mortar resupply 50 cu ft | mix-based | — | ~3 tons |
Before the buffer. Measure your own areas above for an order quantity.
Mason 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.
Mason sand mistakes to avoid
Mason sand in concrete
Too fine for structural concrete. Use ASTM C33 concrete sand for any mix.
Mason sand under pavers
Too fine for the setting bed: it shifts and holds water. Use concrete sand under pavers and mason sand in the joints.
Skipping washed grade
Unwashed mason sand carries clay fines that stain mortar joints. Always specify washed.
Sandbox sand confusion
Mason sand works in sandboxes, but dedicated rounded play sand is safer for hands and clothes.
Mason sand calculator questions
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