Sandbox Volume Calculators

How Much Sand Do I Need To Fill A Sandbox?

 

How much play sand do I need
to fill a sandbox?

Convert your sandbox measurements into bulk play sand weight with our volume calculators.

 

ROUND 4-SIDED 5-SIDED 6-SIDED DEPTH HELP

 

Select the sandbox shape below and enter your measurements to find out how much play sand in pounds (lbs) is needed. 

 


 

 

Circular Sandbox

Round - No sides

Calculate how much play sand is needed to fill a circular/round shaped sandbox

 

With a measuring tape, measure for the diameter and desired depth of sand fill in inches (in).

 

Diameter
in
Depth
in
Fill with
lbs

 

 

4-sided Sandbox

Rectangular or square shape

Calculate how much play sand is needed to fill a 4-sided rectangular sandbox

 

With a measuring tape, measure for the length, width, and desired depth of sand fill in inches (in).

 

Length
in
Width
in
Depth
in
Fill with
lbs

 

 

5-sided Sandbox

Pentagonal shape

Calculate how much play sand is needed to fill a 5-sided pentagonal sandbox

 

With a measuring tape, measure for the diameter and desired depth of sand fill in inches (in).

 

Side
in
Depth
in
Fill with
lbs

 

 

6-sided Sandbox

Hexagonal shape

Calculate how much play sand is needed to fill a 6-sided hexagonal sandbox

 

With a measuring tape, measure for a side and desired depth of sand fill in inches (in).

 

Side
in
Depth
in
Fill with
lbs

 

 

   


 

Recommended Depth

Determining the depth of play sand to fill a sandbox will depend on your child's age. Typically while infants and toddlers are being introduced to play sand they will only need a few inches for sensory stimulation. Adult supervision is strongly recommended to avoid potential ingestion, eye rubbing, etc. As development continues into the preschool and gradeschooler years children will prefer a deeper adventure.

The following table is simply a guideline based on sales trends:

 

 

Stage

Age

Depth

Infant

1 - 2 yrs

2 - 3 inches

Toddler

2 - 3 yrs

2 - 3 inches

Preschool

3 - 5 yrs

4 - 6 inches

Gradeschooler

5 - 12 yrs

8 + inches

 

 

 


 

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