Soil Calculator - Calculate Soil Needed
Calculate soil for gardens or landscaping. Free calculator estimates cubic yards.
Soil Calculator: Calculate soil needed for your garden.
Soil Required
Cubic Yards
1.85
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Soil Requirements
Calculate volume: (L × W × D in feet) / 27 = cubic yards. Lawns: 4-6 inches. Gardens: 8-12 inches. Raised beds: 12-18 inches depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Soil needed?
Formula: (sq ft × depth in feet) / 27. 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches = 12.2 yards.
Cubic yards soil?
Measure area and depth. (200 sq ft × 0.33 ft) / 27 = 2.4 cubic yards.
Yard soil weight?
Topsoil: 1.3-1.5 tons. Fill dirt: 1.5-1.7 tons. Compost: 0.8-1.0 tons per yard.
Topsoil depth?
Lawns: 4-6 inches. Gardens: 8-12 inches. Raised beds: 12-18 inches.
Soil cost?
Topsoil: $15-50/yard. Fill: $5-25. Garden soil: $20-60. Delivery: $50-150.
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