Hardscaping

Paver Sand Calculator

Estimate bedding sand for a rectangular paver patio, walkway or other hardscape area. Enter the finished bedding depth and the bag volume from your supplier for a practical order estimate.

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Step 1

Enter project details

Project length ft Project width ft Bedding sand depth in Extra / waste % Sand volume per bag cu ft Optional price per bag $/bag

Planning estimate only. Confirm local prices, supplier specifications and site conditions before ordering.

Step 2

Your estimate

Paver area—

Bedding sand—

Bulk volume—

Approx. bags—

Optional bag cost—

This estimates bedding sand, not the structural aggregate base or polymeric joint sand. Confirm the bedding specification for your paver system.

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Complete 3 quick steps to check local availability.

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How it works

Tell us what you needAnswer a few quick project questions.
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Step 1 of 3

What kind of project is it?

Choose the service details and enter the five-digit project ZIP code.

ZIP code

Step 2 of 3

A few project details

Confirm who can authorize the work and add a short project description.

Can you authorize work on the property? How ready are you to hire? When would you like the project to start? Tell us briefly what you needOne or two short sentences is enough.

Step 3 of 3

Where can professionals reach you?

Use the contact details for the property where the project is planned. This usually takes about a minute.

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Your address helps check local service availability and is not posted publicly.
Submitting is free and does not require you to hire anyone.
Your details are used to process and route the home-service request described here.

First name Last name Project street addressEnter the property address. City and state are suggested automatically from the ZIP when available, and every field stays editable. City State PhoneU.S. phone number with area code. Email

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Before you order

Check local supplier specs

Density, bag coverage, pallet size and recommended installation depth can vary by material and supplier.

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Formula & assumptions

How the paver sand calculator works

Sand volume = length × width × depth. Depth is converted from inches to feet, then the waste allowance is applied. Bags = cubic feet ÷ bag volume.

For a better estimate

Use the finished bedding depth required by the paver system.
Do not substitute bedding sand for the compacted aggregate base.
Bag size and local product specifications vary, so update the default bag volume before buying.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How much sand do I need under pavers?+

The amount depends on project area and finished bedding depth. Enter both measurements above to convert the volume into cubic yards and bags.

How deep should paver sand be?+

Use the paver manufacturer or installation specification for your system. The bedding layer is different from the structural aggregate base.

Does this calculate polymeric joint sand?+

No. This tool estimates bedding sand below the pavers, not joint sand swept between the pavers.

Enter project details

Your estimate

Request a local paver installation quote

What kind of project is it?

A few project details

Where can professionals reach you?

Check local supplier specs

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How the paver sand calculator works

For a better estimate

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Frequently asked questions

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