How much soil do you need?
Measure the lawn or bed and pick a depth. You get cubic yards, tons and truck loads.
Three numbers. One answer, with the work shown.
Enter the length, width and depth.
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Add your truck size to see loads
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How this was worked out
Assumes screened topsoil at 1.1 tons per cubic yard. Soil weighs more or less with its mix and the water in it, so ask your supplier for their number.
Every soil calculator
- Screened topsoilSifted topsoil for lawns and beds, at 1.1 tons per cubic yard.
- Fill dirtSubsoil for raising ground and filling holes, at 1.2 tons per cubic yard.
- Clay fillHeavy clay for berms, pads and pond banks, at 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
- ChertRocky pit fill with clay that packs hard, at 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
- Garden soilTopsoil blended with compost for beds, at 0.9 tons per cubic yard.
- CompostRotted plant matter for beds and topdressing, at 0.6 tons per cubic yard.