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Bulk Density: 1.70 t/m³ (fixed)
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Buy Foundry Sand in Adelaide from Newton Building & Landscape Supplies. Order online or pick up in store with delivery available.
Looking for quality Foundry Sand Adelaide builders, contractors, and landscapers can rely on? Newton Building & Landscape Supplies supplies premium foundry sand available to buy online with delivery or pickup options across Adelaide. Sold per tonne, this fine, clean sand is suitable for a range of construction, landscaping, and specialist applications, making it a popular choice for landscape supplies Adelaide and building supplies Adelaide SA.
WHAT IS IT?
Foundry Sand is a high-quality, finely graded silica sand traditionally used in metal casting and industrial applications. Known for its uniform particle size, clean composition, and excellent compaction characteristics, it is also widely used in landscaping, construction, and turf-related projects. Its fine texture and consistent grading make it ideal where a smooth, stable sand is required.
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COVERAGE GUIDE
As a general guide, 1 tonne of Foundry Sand covers approximately 10–12 square metres at a depth of 50mm. Coverage may vary depending on compaction, moisture content, and the application requirements.
WHY BUY FROM NEWTONS?
Newtons Building & Landscape Supplies has been a trusted Adelaide supplier since the 1970s, helping homeowners, builders, landscapers, and contractors source quality building and landscaping materials. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right sand for your project, and we trade 7 days a week for convenience. Order online anytime or arrange delivery across the Adelaide metro area from our Newton, Gawler (Evanston South), and Burton locations.
At Newtons Building & Landscape supplies, we pride ourselves on selling the best quality products to industry standards. We only sell products that are covered by the manufactures warranty.
The majority of warranties are covered between 3 months & 2 years.
If you would like to check if your purchase is covered by warranty please contact us.
If you do receive a product that is faulty please call 8415 7777 or email
sales@newtonsbuilding.com.au
Cubic Metres to Cubic Yards
Divide Cubic Metre Rate by .76m
Example
10 Cubic Metres to Cubic Yards
= 10 divided by .76 = 13.16 cubic yards
Cubic Yards to Cubic
Multiply Cubic Yard Rate by .76m
Example
15 Cubic Yards to Cubic Metres
= 15 multiplied by .76 = 11.4 cubic metres
Tonnages per Cubic Meters
Special Soil = 1.3T per M3
Organic Loam = 1.6T per M3
Screening = 1.6T per M3
Rubbles = 1.8T per M3 /
Refer compaction table below
Premix = 1.8T per M3
Plaster/Brick = 8 cement per tonne
Washed = 8 cement per tonne
Rubble Rates
Cubic metres to tonnes
Multiply cubic metre rate by the following depending on usage
By 1.8 for spreading only
By 2.0 for compaction with a vibrating plate
By 2.2 for compaction with a small roller
By 2.4 for compaction with a large roller
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