⏳ Sand Weight Converter
Convert a sand quantity between volume and weight units — cubic feet, yards, and metres to pounds, kilograms, tons, and tonnes — for dry or wet sand, using typical densities.
⏳ Convert Sand Volume & Weight
What is a Sand Weight Converter?
A sand weight converter bridges the two ways sand is measured and sold: by volume (cubic feet, yards, or metres) and by weight (pounds, kilograms, US tons, or tonnes). Enter any one value and it returns all the others, so you can compare a quote priced by the yard against one priced by the ton.
Because sand density depends on moisture, the converter offers a dry setting (about 1,602 kg/m³) and a wet setting (about 1,922 kg/m³). Pick the one that matches your material. These are estimates for planning; grain size, gradation, and compaction all shift the real weight.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a cubic metre of sand weigh?
A cubic metre of dry sand weighs about 1,602 kg (roughly 1.6 tonnes). Wet sand is heavier, around 1,922 kg per cubic metre, because water fills the spaces between grains. The converter lets you pick dry or wet so the weight matches the sand you are actually handling.
How much does a cubic foot of sand weigh?
About 100 lb for dry sand. That figure is why sand is often estimated at 100 lb per cubic foot on jobsites. Wet sand runs higher — around 120 lb per cubic foot — so choose the wet option if your sand has been rained on or freshly dredged.
Why does moisture change sand's weight but not its volume much?
Water sits in the gaps between sand grains, adding mass without adding meaningful bulk. So a wet cubic yard occupies about the same space as a dry cubic yard but weighs noticeably more. That is why ordering fill by volume is often more predictable than ordering by weight when moisture is unknown.
Are these conversions exact?
They are estimates based on typical densities. Real sand varies with grain size, gradation, compaction, and moisture, so the true weight of a given volume can differ by 10 percent or more. Use the converter for planning and ordering, and defer to your supplier's stated density for exact figures.