Paver Sand Calculator
Paver sand (bedding sand) goes under pavers as a 1" leveling layer. Enter your patio area for material needed and cost.
Price snapshot
$15–$40 / ton
Updated 2026-07-09
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Estimate your paver sand
Showing a default 20 × 20 ft area at 1" deep. Enter your own numbers below.
Volume
1.23 yd³
You need (+8% waste)
1.8 tons
Estimated cost
$27–$72
Material only, $15–$40 per ton. Delivery and labor not included. Estimates only — not engineering advice.
Paver Sand cost breakdown
- Material (per ton)
- $15–$40 for coarse bedding sand.
- Bags (50 lb)
- $5–$8 per bag if buying retail bags.
Buying & spec guide
- Use coarse concrete sand or bedding sand — NOT polymeric sand (that is for joints).
- 1 inch leveling layer is standard under pavers.
- Buy 8% extra for uneven base.