Free Topsoil Volume Calculator
Calculate how many cubic yards of topsoil you need for garden beds, lawns, or fill based on area and desired depth.
sq ft
in
Topsoil Needed
6.2 cu yd
Approximate Weight6.8 tons
Volume167 cu ft
Topsoil Needed vs Area
Topsoil Volume
Volume (cu ft) = Area (sq ft) x Depth (ft)
Cubic Yards = Volume / 27
Topsoil weighs approximately 1.1 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture. For new lawns, 4 to 6 inches of topsoil is recommended over compacted subgrade.
Example Calculation
500 sq ft garden bed with 4 inches of topsoil.
- 01Depth = 4 / 12 = 0.333 ft
- 02Volume = 500 x 0.333 = 166.7 cu ft
- 03Cubic yards = 166.7 / 27 = 6.2 cu yd
- 04Weight = 6.2 x 1.1 = 6.8 tons
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