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How much polymeric sand do you need?

Divide the paved area by the coverage the maker prints for your joint width. At 65 square feet per 50 lb bag, the low end of Alliance Gator’s narrow-joint range, 200 square feet takes 4 bags.

Example measurements are filled in. Replace them with yours.

Area shape
The area you are measuring, drawn from your measurements in feet.20 ft10 ft

Measure the ground you will cover.

Leave out an area

Example quantities

4bags
200sq ft of paving
65sq ft per bag

Your order details
  • 200 sq ft to cover
  • 0% extra
  • 200 sq ft of paving to fill
  • 4 bags at 65 sq ft per bag
How it is calculated
  1. Part 1: 20 × 10 = 200 sq ft.
  2. Add the parts, then subtract 0 sq ft = 200 sq ft.
  3. Bags: round up 200 ÷ 65 = 4.

Shown in feet and inches. Results are rounded for reading; whole bags and pieces use the full calculation.

Coverage depends on the joint

Makers print coverage per bag for a joint width and a paver thickness. Alliance Gator gives 65 to 85 square feet per 50 lb bag for narrow joints and 22 to 42 for wide ones; Techniseal gives 60 to 120 and 25 to 40; SEK gives 50 to 75 square feet for joints up to 1/4 inch and 15 to 25 for 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Wider joints and thicker pavers take more sand.

The presets use the low end of each range, so you are less likely to run short. If your bag prints a figure for your paver and joint, enter that.

How wide are paver joints?

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute says joints between concrete pavers are typically 1/16 to 3/16 inch wide. Measure a few joints on your patio before choosing a coverage figure.