The loss will be same as long as current magnitude is same irrespective of what the power factor (pf) of the load current is. Just to clarify consider a single phase 110 V /220 V transformer . Let its Req=eqivalent resistane be 3 ohm (referred to 220 V side). Let it be rated 2.2 kVA.
Actually in the US is the cost of sand is about $11-13/Ton.
A load of masonry sand, river sand, or granite sand will cost anywhere from $25 to $40 per ton. One ton of masonry sand or river sand will cover roughly 35 square feet, 1 inch thick. One ton of granite sand will cover about 75 square feet, 2 inches thick. load of masonry sand, river sand, or granite sand will cost anywhere from $25 to $40 per ton. One ton of masonry sand or river sand will cover roughly 35 square feet, 1 inch thick. One ton of granite sand will cover about 75 square feet, 2 inches thick.