How much does a cubic yard of sand weigh?

Dry to damp sand usually averages about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.

What depth should I use for paver bedding sand?

Plan about 1 inch of bedding sand above a compacted gravel base unless your paver system specifies otherwise.

Not by itself. Drainage issues usually need grading, pipe, or clean stone that will not hold water like fine sand can.

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Tips & notes

Assumptions that most often change the final quantity in the field—so you order with clearer eyes.

Use washed concrete sand for paver bedding and mason sand where a finer finish matters.

Keep bedding sand near 1 inch after screeding for paver projects.

Avoid using loose sand as a structural base without compacted aggregate below.

Cover stockpiles before storms because wet sand is much heavier to move.

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