close
    1. Home
      2. ›
    2. Science & Mathematics
      3. ›
    3. Earth Sciences & Geology
      4. ›
    4. how many gallons of sand in 1 ton of sand
    how many gallons of sand in 1 ton of sand

    Answer this
    0  Views: 764 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
    dmwilkinson

    I need to fill 30 5 gallon bails with sand, how much sand do I need to purchase in bulk measurement in tons.
    Commented 12 years ago
    Comment this question

      2 Answers

      Assuming you mean US gallons, that is about 19 liters. The specific gravity of sand ranges from about 1.6 to 2.2, depending on the moisture content, porosity, and specific grain size and mineralogy of the sand.

      1 gallon = 231 cubic inches 5 gallons = (5 x 231) = 1,155 cubic inches 1 yard = 36 inches 1 cubic yard = (36 x 36 x 36) = 46,656 cubic inches 1 cubic yard = (46,656/1,155) = 40.395 units of 5
      12 years ago. Rating: 2
      Comment this answer

        That would depend on how course is the sand.


        Fine sand would have a greater volume than course sand and a ton is a measure of WEIGHT, not VOLUME


         

        12 years ago. Rating: 0
        Comment this answer



          Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question.

          Top contributors in Earth Sciences & Geology category

           
          ROMOS
          Answers: 69 / Questions: 0
          Karma: 4410
           
          jhharlan
          Answers: 59 / Questions: 0
          Karma: 3495
           
          Benthere
          Answers: 7 / Questions: 0
          Karma: 3285
           
          country bumpkin
          Answers: 47 / Questions: 0
          Karma: 2835
          > Top contributors chart
          494767
          questions
          730767
          answers
          830065
          users