Worked example: 1 inch of bedding sand
| Step | Math | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 10 ft × 10 ft | 100 sq ft |
| Volume at 1 in | 100 × 1 ÷ 12 | 8.3 ft³ |
| Add 10% extra | 8.3 × 1.10 | 9.2 ft³ |
| Cubic yards | 9.2 ÷ 27 | 0.34 yd³ |
| Tons | 0.34 × 1.35 | 0.46 tons |
| 0.5 ft³ bags | 9.2 ÷ 0.5 | 19 bags |
Sand by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards (+10%) | Tons | Bulk order (tons) | Delivered | 0.5 ft³ bags | Bag cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.34 | 0.46 | 1.0 | $140 | 19 | $95 |
| 1.5 in | 0.51 | 0.69 | 1.0 | $140 | 28 | $140 |
| 2 in | 0.68 | 0.92 | 1.0 | $140 | 37 | $185 |
At 1 inch, bags are cheaper: $95 in bags versus $140 delivered. Use coarse concrete sand for bedding, screeded level to about 1 inch (not thicker than 1.5 in). Polymeric or fine joint sand is a separate small purchase.
Prices used: 0.5 ft³ sand bag $5.00; bulk sand $40/ton plus $100 delivery (1 ton minimum).
The rest of the 10 × 10 patio
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gravel base, 4 in compacted | 1.9 tons (1.4 yd³) |
| 6 × 9 in pavers (+7%) | 286 pavers |
| Area | 100 sq ft |
See sand and gravel for pavers and how many pavers you need.
Nearby sizes
Also see 12×12 paver patio , 12×16 paver patio, or the sand by patio size chart.