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How Much Sand for 600 Square Feet?
3.7cubic yards
at 2 inches deep — about 200 bags (0.5 cu ft each) or 5 tons
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| Depth | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 0.5 cu ft bags | Approx. tons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 1.85 yd³ | 50 ft³ | 100 | 2.5 |
| 2 in (typical) | 3.7 yd³ | 100 ft³ | 200 | 5 |
| 3 in | 5.56 yd³ | 150 ft³ | 300 | 7.5 |
Paver leveling beds use 1 inch of sand, sandboxes 2–3 inches (or more), and lawn leveling ¼–½ inch at a time. Sand weighs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
The math: 600 sq ft × depth in feet ÷ 27 = cubic yards. One cubic yard of sand covers 324 sq ft at 1" · 162 sq ft at 2" · 108 sq ft at 3".
Use coarse washed sand (paver/concrete sand) for bases and leveling — play sand is too fine and holds water.
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