2007-03-05 14:12:49 · 8 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
~That would depend entirely on moisture content and grain, wouldn't it. Get me the proper specifics and I'll do you homework for you. That's what I live for.
2007-03-05 14:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sand has a large compaction loss, say 30 to 35% loss to compaction, I think a yard of sand weighs about 2 tons,so with compaction loss, I'd say about 3 tons, I always figure length ft. times width ft. times depth ft. , divided by 27 to get yards, then add 35% for compaction loss, you can call your local redi-mix plant (concrete supplier)for sand wiegh per yard. Hope this helps you
2007-03-05 14:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by DukeofDixie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand runs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard. One yard will cover 27 square feet 1 foot thick. If you get 2 yards it will cover 54 square feet and weigh 4,400 pounds. One cubic foot of sand weighs 81.48 pounds.
2007-03-05 16:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need a ton, maybe a 1/2 a yard and that doesnt weigh a ton.
2007-03-05 14:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure of the density of sand, but back-fill (topsoil) would take 2 tons and you would have a bit left over.
2007-03-05 14:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by mike1985x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like 40 pounds per bag (about one cubic foot)
so 40 x 50 or 2000 = one ton or so
ry that first then buy another one if you need it
2007-03-05 14:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 ft^2 *1 ft = 50 ft^3 * (126 lbs / ft^3) = 6300 lbs (1 ton / 2000 lbs) = 3.15 ton
2007-03-05 14:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by B0NER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im thinking 3
2007-03-05 14:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by ♣Kellina♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋