How Much Does Sand, mason Weigh?
Fine-grained mason sand used for mortar mixing, paver leveling, and sandbox fill. Note: torpedo sand is a slightly coarser, separate product but similar in weight.
Mason sand is the sand you reach for when the finished surface will actually be seen or handled. It's washed and screened down to fine, smooth, rounded grains with the coarse particles removed, which is why it works into tight mortar joints and paver gaps without leaving grit behind.
That fine, uniform texture keeps its bulk density on the lighter side of common sands, around 2,410 lbs per cubic yard. A coarser cousin sometimes sold alongside it, torpedo sand, has a slightly larger grain but lands at a similar weight per yard.
What Sand, mason Is Used For
- Mortar mixes for brick and block laying
- Paver joint fill and sweeping sand
- Leveling bed under pavers and flagstone
- Sandbox and playground fill
- Volleyball court sand
- Decorative top-dressing in landscaping
Weight Facts
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,410 lbs
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,410 lbs
- Weight per cubic foot
- 89 lbs
- Weight per ton (yards)
- 0.83 cu yd
- Category
- Sand
How Much Sand, mason Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cubic yards) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 2,972 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 3,026 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.58 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.58 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 0.60 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 0.65 | 3,865 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,160 lbs | 0.48 | 3,579 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 0.46 | 3,071 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 0.50 | 3,169 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 0.63 | 5,561 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 0.66 | 6,400 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 6,400 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 0.51 | 5,489 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 0.62 | 5,855 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 0.61 | 5,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 1.24 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 1.66 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 2.28 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.33 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.33 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.37 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.37 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,950 lbs | 0.81 | 6,668 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 2.61 | 6,668 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Hauling Sand, mason: What to Know
At 2,410 lbs per cubic yard, mason sand is lighter than concrete or wet sand, so a half-ton truck has more margin, with a full yard running around 1.2 tons. Even so, tarp the load: the fine grains blow off in wind and work their way into bed seams and door gaps more readily than coarser sand.
Because mason sand shifts more freely than coarser material under braking and cornering, keep the pile low and centered over the axle rather than mounded near the tailgate.
Buying & Ordering Sand, mason
Mason sand is often bought in smaller quantities than construction sands, either bagged or as a partial yard, since it's typically used for finish work rather than bulk fill. Ask whether torpedo sand is available as a substitute if you need a slightly coarser texture, and confirm the grain size matches your project's needs, since paver joint work often calls for polymeric sand additives on top of a plain mason sand base.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 910 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor drops to ~1,140 lbs; the 2025+ Lobo off-road trim is lower still (~1,045 lbs). Check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
Sand, mason — Frequently Asked Questions
- Is mason sand the same as play sand?
- They're similarly fine, but mason sand is held to sharper gradation requirements for mortar and joint work than sand sold for sandboxes.
- What is torpedo sand?
- A coarser masonry sand that's sometimes substituted for mason sand in mortar mixes, with a comparable weight per yard.
- How much mason sand do I need for paver joints?
- Coverage is thin per square foot, so most homeowner projects only need a bag or two rather than a full bulk order.
- How much does Sand, mason weigh per cubic yard?
- Sand, mason weighs approximately 2,410 lbs per cubic yard. Fine-grained mason sand used for mortar mixing, paver leveling, and sandbox fill. Note: torpedo sand is a slightly coarser, separate product but similar in weight.
- How much Sand, mason can a half-ton truck carry?
- A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 0.62 cubic yards of Sand, mason.
- How many cubic yards per ton of Sand, mason?
- Sand, mason weighs 2,410 lbs per cubic yard, so one ton (2,000 lbs) equals approximately 0.83 cubic yards.
Related Material Weights
- Sand, dry (washed) — 2,700 lbs/yd³
- Sand, wet — 3,375 lbs/yd³
- Sand, concrete (ASTM C33) — 2,700 lbs/yd³
- Sand, fill — 2,410 lbs/yd³
- Sand, play — 2,600 lbs/yd³
Helpful Guides
- Cubic Yards, Tons, and Bags: A Material Conversion Guide
How to convert between cubic yards, tons, and bags for gravel, sand, soil, and mulch — with the density figures and formulas that make the math work.
- What Happens If You Overload Your Truck?
Overloading a pickup risks tickets, tire blowouts, brake failure, frame damage, and a voided warranty. Here is what actually happens and how to stay legal and safe.