How much sand do you need?

How to calculate the required amount of sand:

There is a simple formula to work out how much sand you will need for your sandpit. Multiply the length by the width and height of the planned sandpit (in centimeters each). You can find a special calculator for this on the Internet. Here is an example calculation for a square sandpit with an edge length of 1.20 m and a height of 50 cm:

120 x 120 x 50 = 720,000

Since the sandpit should only be half filled with sand, calculate 60 percent of the result. This means your children have enough sand to play with, but not so much that it is constantly shoveled outside over the ledge.

720,000 x 60: 100 = 432,000

Assuming the density of the sand is 1.3 g / cm³, multiply the number you get by 1.3 and divide it by 1000. The result is the required amount of sand in kilograms.

432,000 x 1.3: 1,000 = 561.6 kg of sand

Which sand should I buy?

Only buy declared play sand. This will be on Pollutants and germs examined. In addition, the grain size may only have a predetermined size. Sand that is too fine could be inhaled by playing children, whereas sand that is too coarse could irritate children's skin, which is still quite sensitive.

Where can I get playing sand from?

You can get sand in the hardware store as well as in the well-stocked garden center and of course on the Internet. Mostly it is packed in 25 kg bags. When placing an order, pay attention to the shipping costs. Transport the sand in your car, then put a tarpaulin in it to be on the safe side, this will make it easier for you to clean it later if a sack is defective.

Useful tips for buying sand:

• Calculate the amount of sand correctly
• ideal filling level: 60%
• only buy special play sand
• Advantages of play sand: free of harmful substances and germs, ideal grain size