Free Soil Calculator
Calculate how much topsoil or fill dirt you need for raised beds, gardens, and grading projects.
ft
ft
in
Cubic Yards Needed
1.2
Approximate Tons1.3
Bags (1 cu ft)32
Cubic Yards Needed vs Length
Soil Volume Calculation
Volume (cu ft) = L × W × Depth(in) / 12
Cubic Yards = Volume / 27
Topsoil weighs approximately 1.1 tons per cubic yard.
Example Calculation
12×4 ft raised bed, 8 inches deep.
- 01Volume = 12 × 4 × 8/12 = 32 cu ft
- 02Cubic yards = 32 / 27 = 1.2 yards
- 03Tons = 1.2 × 1.1 = 1.3 tons
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