How Much Sand for a 12×20 Playground?
The answer
4.89 ton
For a 12×20 ft playground at 6" depth, with 10% overage included. Estimated cost: $244 at US national average pricing.
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 12 × 20 = 240 sq ft
- 2. Volume: 240 × (6/12) = 120 cubic feet
- 3. Convert + overage: Add 10% for waste → 4.89 ton
- 4. Cost: 4.89 × $50.00 ≈ $244
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