Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand
$28.00 / ton
Washed and screened cushion sand with no rock or sharp pieces, used to bed and shade water lines, sewer, electrical conduit and irrigation. It packs firmly around pipe without scarring it and meets typical utility trench bedding requirements.
Delivery is calculated from your ZIP at checkout.
1 dump-truck load
Up to 16 tons per load. Different materials ship in separate loads.
Material specifications
- Particle size
- Fine to medium, all passing ⅜ in
- Bulk density
- 1.25 tons/yd³ (2,500 lb/yd³)
- Gradation
- Washed screened bedding sand, low silt content
- Compaction
- Moderate; settles firmly with water or light tamping
- Finished character
- Soft, uniform, non-abrasive bedding
Typical nominal specifications. Natural materials vary by source, moisture, and production run; confirm critical engineering requirements before ordering.
- Pipe and conduit bedding
- Utility trench backfill
- Under slab cushion
Coverage calculator
Enter your area and depth and we'll estimate the tonnage.
Estimate includes no waste factor. Density changes with moisture and compaction; ordering 5–10% extra is common for field variation.
Delivery specifications
- Truck capacity
- Up to 16 tons per load
- Order minimum
- 3 tons
- Recommended access
- 12 ft wide, firm and level
- Overhead clearance
- 14 ft on approach; more at dump point
- Material handling
- Dump on flat ground beside the trench line and cover if heavy rain is expected.
Keep the dump area clear of people, vehicles, soft ground, septic systems, and overhead utilities. The driver makes the final safe-placement decision on arrival.
Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand delivery questions
- What is the minimum Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand order?
- The online minimum is 3 tons. Larger quantities are split into truckloads automatically.
- How much area does Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand cover?
- Coverage depends on depth. For estimating, Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand weighs about 1.25 tons per cubic yard; use the calculator on this page for your project dimensions.
- Can Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand be delivered in Central Texas?
- Yes. Enter your ZIP for availability and an exact retail delivery total before checkout.
3 t · Utility Bedding and Cushion Sand
$84.00