Sand Weight

The Weight of Sand calculator estimates the mass or weight of sand based on the volume (V) of sand and the condition of sand (wet/dry loose/packed).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (V)  Volume of Sand
• (SC)  Condition of Sand
  • CHOOSE: dry loose sand, dry sand, dry packed sand, wet sand, packed wet sand

Weight of Sand (M): The calculator returns the weight or mass of the sand in kilograms.  However this can be automatically converted to other mass or weight units (e.g. pound, tons) via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for mass or weight of anything is as follows:

       Mass = Volume ⋅ Density

To query the mean density (mD or μD) of many common substances, elements, liquids and materials, CLICK HERE (e.g. the density of water is 1,000 kg/m³.

Density of Sand

The density of sand is affected by whether the sand is packed (rammed) or loose, and whether it is wet or dry.  When it is packed, the grains of sand are forced into tighter formation and more matter is in the volume.  When the sand is wet, water is in the sand, also affecting the total matter in the volume.  The mean density of the different conditions of sand are as follows:

• Loose Sand:  1442 kg/m³.  This is dry sand that has been moved or otherwise agitated to loosen the natural packing process.
• Dry Sand: 1602 kg/m³. This is sand in its natural undisturbed form where it has been partially packed by rain and gravity over time but is now dry
• Packed Sand: 1682 kg/m³.  This is sand that has been manually or mechanically packed (rammed)
• Wet Sand:  1922 kg/m³.  This is sand that has been standing in a natural setting and naturally compressed that is now wet.
• Wet Packed Sand: 2082 kg/m³.  This is packed sand that is also nearly saturated with water.

Sand Calculators

• Density of Sand: Returns the density of sand based on the condition of sand (wet/dry loose/packed).
• Weight of Sand: Estimates the mass or weight of sand based on the volume of sand and the condition of sand (wet/dry loose/packed).
• Price of Sand: Computes the total price of a volume of sand based on the cost per ton.
• Cost of Delivered Bulk Sand: Computes the price of bulk sand by volume including delivery based on mileage.
• Sand for Rectangular Sandbox: Computes the number of standard bags (0.5 ft³) , the total volume and dry weight of sand to fill a square or rectangular
• Sand for Circular Sandbox: Computes the number of standard bags (0.5 ft³) and the total volume in cubic yards of sand to fill a circular sandbox based on the dimensions.
• Bags of Play Sand: Computes how many bags of sand will be needed for the specified volume. 
• Cost of Play Sand: Computes the price of a volume of play sand.
• Concrete Mix: Computes volume and weight of cement, sand, gravel and water requires to make a volume of concrete.
• Sand for a Volleyball Court: Computes the volume of sand needed for a volleyball court based on the court's dimensions and the total price of the sand based on the cost per ton.

Sandbag Wall Calculators

• Sand and Sandbags for a Dike (3x1) - This calculates the number of sandbags and volume of sand needed for a 3x1 depth to height ratio sandbag dike.
• Width of Sandbag Dike Base - Compute the width and number of bags for the cross-section base of a 3x1 sandbag dike.
  
• Sand for a Dike - This calculates the volume of sand needed for a flood prevention dike.
• Sandbags in a Wall - This calculates the number of sandbags needed for a wall that is only one bag thick.
• Sand Required for a Wall- This calculates the approximate amount of sand needed for a one bag thick wall.
• Time to Fill the Sandbags - This calculates the approximate amount of time to fill a number of sandbags.
• Weight of Sandbags - This calculates the load weight of a number of filled sandbags.
• Weight of Sand - This calculates the approximate weight of a volume of sand (wet, dry, loose or packed)
• Price of Sand - Computes total cost of a volume of sand based on the price per ton.

Sandbox Calculators

• Sand for Rectangular Sandbox: Estimates amount of sand needed for a rectangular sandbox based on dimensions.
• Sand for Circular Sandbox: Estimates amount of sand needed for circular sandbox based on dimensions.
• Sand for Octagon Sandbox: Estimates amount of sand needed for octagon shaped sandbox based on dimensions.
• Bags of Play Sand: Estimates the number of bags of play sand needed for a volume (e.g., 2 cubic yards) of sand.
• Cost of Play Sand: Computes the cost of a volume of play sand based on the volume and unit price per cubic foot.
• Sand Weight: Estimates the weight of a volume of sand.

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