🏖️ Sand Calculator

Calculate sand quantity for concrete, plaster, brickwork. Convert between cubic feet, cubic meters, and tonnes.

Concrete Mix Plaster Vehicle Loads Tonnes

📋 Project Details

Purpose

I have

Area (sq ft)

Thickness (mm)

For plaster: 12mm standard | For flooring: 25-50mm

Sand Type

Density affects weight calculation

Price per Tonne (₹) - Optional

Enter to estimate total cost

Dry Volume Factor: For concrete: ×1.54 | For plaster: ×1.33
Wastage: +5% automatically added

Cubic Feet

ft³

Cubic Meter

m³

Tonnes

tonne

Vehicle Loads Required

Truck (400 cu ft)

0 trucks

Tractor (100 cu ft)

0 tractors

Total Cost: ₹ 0

Quick Coverage Guide

1 unit (100 cu ft) = 1 tractor

4 units = 1 truck

1 tonne ≈ 22 cu ft

1 cu m ≈ 35.3 cu ft

Sand Requirement Guide

🏗️ Concrete M15 (1:2:4)2 cu ft sand per bag cement

🧱 Plaster (12mm 1:6)6 cu ft sand per bag cement

🏠 Brickwork (1:6)30 cu ft sand per 1000 bricks

⛰️ General Filling100 sq ft × 1 ft = 100 cu ft sand

🏖️ How to Calculate Sand Quantity?

For plaster: Sand = Area × Thickness × 1.33 × (ratio part). For concrete: Sand = Concrete Volume × 1.54 × (sand ratio/total ratio). Always add 5% wastage.

🧱 Plaster (12mm 1:6)

1 bag cement needs 6 cu ft sand

For 100 sq ft: ~8-9 cu ft sand

🏗️ Concrete M15

1 bag cement needs 2 cu ft sand

For 100 cu ft concrete: ~50 cu ft sand

🏠 Brickwork

1000 bricks need 30 cu ft sand

For 1:6 mortar mix

📐 Formulas Used

For Area Input: Wet Volume = Area (sq ft) × Thickness (ft) | Dry Volume = Wet Volume × 1.33 (for plaster) or × 1.54 (for concrete)

For Concrete Input: Sand Volume = Concrete Volume × 1.54 × (Sand Ratio / Total Ratio)

1 cu ft = 0.0283 m³ | 1 m³ sand ≈ 1600-1750 kg | 1 tonne = 1000 kg

🚛 Sand Transportation Guide

Mini Truck (Tata Ace): 40-50 cu ft capacity
Tractor Trolley: 80-120 cu ft capacity
Small Truck (407): 250-300 cu ft capacity
Large Truck (10-wheeler): 400-500 cu ft capacity

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much sand for 100 sq ft plaster?

For 12mm thick plaster with 1:6 mix, approximately 8-9 cubic feet of sand is required. This includes 10% wastage. For 1:4 mix, about 12-13 cu ft sand needed.

How many cubic feet in 1 tonne of sand?

Approximately 22-25 cubic feet per tonne, depending on sand density. River sand: ~22 cu ft/tonne, M sand: ~20 cu ft/tonne, Pit sand: ~24 cu ft/tonne.

What's the difference between river sand and M sand?

River sand is naturally available, has rounded particles, and is costlier. M sand (manufactured sand) is crushed from granite, has angular particles, provides better bonding, and is more eco-friendly. M sand is slightly denser.

How much sand is needed for 1000 bricks?

For 1:6 cement-sand mortar, approximately 30-35 cubic feet of sand is required for 1000 bricks. For 1:4 mix, about 45-50 cu ft sand needed.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for construction planning. Actual requirements may vary based on workmanship, sand quality, and site conditions. Always add 5-10% extra for wastage.