Polymeric Sand Calculator
Estimate polymeric sand for measured paver joints, preserving coverage ranges and whole-bag ordering—without login.
Part of the Landscaping & Site Work calculators — see all tools in this category.
Polymeric sand estimate
Estimate polymeric sand from a product coverage range, an editable custom consumption rate, or paver-joint geometry—without increasing joint area for paver purchasing waste.
| Paved area (net) | 215.3 ft² |
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Current partial result
Order 2 bags.
- Net sand need
- 66 lb
- Ordered sand
- 73 lb
- Custom consumption is user-supplied. Confirm it matches the selected product, paver geometry, joint depth, and installation instructions.
| Material | Net need | Order quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Polymeric sand | 66 lb (net) | 73 lb (net) (2 packs) |
No prices entered
Cost breakdown
No prices entered. This is not a completed zero-cost estimate.
Partial estimate: missing required categories are shown below and excluded from totals.
| Line | Purchased quantity / unit / basis | Pricing state | Direct price | Entered line tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymeric sand bags | 2 count (ordered) | Not priced | — | — |
- Direct priced subtotal
- $0.00
- Selected contingency base
- $0.00
- Contingency rate
- 0%
- Contingency amount
- $0.00
- Before-tax total
- $0.00
- Entered line tax
- $0.00
- Contingency tax (not entered)
- $0.00
- Final total unavailable — enter a price to begin the estimate
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Missing price categories: Polymeric sand bags.
Cost by category
No entered prices to chart.
| Category | Cost | State |
|---|---|---|
| Polymeric sand bags | Not priced | not-priced |
Sources
- S06: Alliance Gator MAXX G2 product information — Coverage and limitations are retained only for the named US/Canada preset and cited TDS conditions; do not generalize them to other polymeric sands.
How it works and assumptions
Measure the installed paved area, then choose the method that matches the evidence you have. A product coverage range is best when its bag coverage applies to the exact paver, joint width, filled depth, market, and installation. Use the editable custom rate if it does not; use periodic-grid geometry only with a product-specific effective consumption coefficient.
The calculator keeps net need, ordered material, whole bags, and optional pricing distinct. Paver purchase waste is not added to joint area because it does not increase the finished pavement area. Check the selected product instructions for compatibility, joint preparation, weather, drainage, installation, and final fill requirements.
Sources and revision
Page revision: 2026-10-12