Masonry Sand Calculator
Enter sand portion volume from your mix design (see mortar mix calculator).
Reviewed by MaterialNeeded Editorial Team, Editorial review for field workflows and ordering assumptions.
Step 1: Units
Step 2
Enter project measurements
Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).
How to use this calculator
If you only know wet mortar volume, multiply by sand share of ratio first.
What the math is doing
Mass = volume × 1600 kg/m³ typical damp sand density.
Frequently asked questions
Washed sand?
Density changes slightly.
Polymeric?
Use polymeric sand calculator instead.
Truck capacity?
Convert weight to tons for hauling.
Moisture?
Field tests adjust batch water.