How to Calculate Bags of Sand for a Patio Base
Homeowners have a lot of options for making an outdoor space into a livable and comfortable setting. One popular choice is a patio. Beautiful patios can be made from many different materials. Setting a good base for your patio is important, though, and the first step is to figure out how much sand you are going to need. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Measure the length and width of your patio in feet.
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Multiply the length by the width to find the area of your patio in square feet.
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Multiply the area by 0.184. This will tell you how many 50-pound bags of sand you need for a 1-inch base of sand.
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Multiply the number found in Step 3 by the thickness of sand you want in your base. This new number is how many 50-pound bags of sand you will need for your project. Some contractors recommend a base of sand between 4 and 6 inches thick.
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Tips & Warnings
Look around in a few different places for the best price on sand. You may even want to buy the sand in bulk from a landscape supply center.
