How many cubic yards is a ton of Concrete Sand?
1 ton of Concrete Sand ≈ 0.71 cubic yards; 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons.
That is our own figure for Concrete Sand as we sell it, from our catalog. Wet material weighs more.
Concrete Sand: tons and cubic yards
| Amount | Tons of Concrete Sand → cubic yards | Cubic yards of Concrete Sand → tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 ton ≈ 0.71 yd³ | 1 yd³ ≈ 1.4 tons |
| 5 | 5 tons ≈ 3.57 yd³ | 5 yd³ ≈ 7 tons |
| 10 | 10 tons ≈ 7.14 yd³ | 10 yd³ ≈ 14 tons |
| 15 | 15 tons ≈ 10.71 yd³ | 15 yd³ ≈ 21 tons |
| 20 | 20 tons ≈ 14.29 yd³ | 20 yd³ ≈ 28 tons |
Worked examples for Concrete Sand
Bedding layer under concrete pavers and flagstone patios
You are quoted 10 tons of Concrete Sand for this job. At 1.4 tons a yard, 10 tons fill about 7.14 cubic yards (10 ÷ 1.4).
Sand component in site-mixed concrete
You measured the job at 6 cubic yards of Concrete Sand. At 1.4 tons a yard, that is about 8.4 tons (6 × 1.4).
About Concrete Sand
Washed, angular-grained sand graded for concrete mixing and paver bedding applications. Clean and processed to remove fines and debris. Works screeded as a 1-inch bedding layer under pavers or flagstone, and blends well in concrete mixes. Sold by the ton.
What Concrete Sand is used for
- Bedding layer under concrete pavers and flagstone patios
- Sand component in site-mixed concrete
- Leveling base for above-ground swimming pools
- Pipe bedding in utility and plumbing trenches
- Thin leveling course under a concrete slab or sidewalk before pouring