Density of Sand

Definition

The density of sand is the weight of the sand per its volume.

Formula

ρ = m / V

• ρ:  Density
• m: mass
• V: Volume

Density vs Specific Weight vs Specific Gravity

I would like to point out that there are conceptual differences between density, specific weight and specific gravity. Follow the link if you want to learn more about these differences.

With that said, this page will provide you the sand density in kg/m³ (SI unit), g/cm³, g/ml, kg/l, lb/ft³.

Density of Sand (Dry)

𝛒 = 1.3 to 1.6 g/cm³

𝛒 = 1300 to 1600 kg/m³

𝛒 = 1.3 to 1.6 g/ml
𝛒 = 1300 to 1600 g/L

𝛒 = 81.16 to 99.88 lb/ft³

Source

My Density Infographic

Put the sand density in perspective!

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