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Topsoil Calculator

Work out how much topsoil your project needs — in cubic yards, cubic feet and tons — across any number of beds, lawns or low spots. Compare bagged, by-the-yard and by-the-ton pricing, check your truck's payload, and see the true delivered cost.

For estimation purposes only. Each area can use its own depth — raised beds, lawn topdressing and fill areas all differ. Confirm final quantities with your supplier.
1 Areas to fill
Each area keeps its own depth — mix a 10" raised bed with ½" lawn topdressing in one estimate.
2 Soil type & settling
in
0.5"6"12"
Writes to every area above — adjust individual areas afterward.
%
lbs
in
Depth of soil or sod stripped out first — used for haul-away volume and disposal cost.
3 How you're buying
cu ft
%
4 Hauling & labor
/hr
yd/hr
ppl
Topsoil needed
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Enter your areas and click Calculate
Project highlights
Total area —
Cubic feet —
Estimated weight —
Truck loads —
Best-value option —
Total project cost —
Cost breakdown
Calculate to see breakdown
Area-by-area
Add an area to see its volume—
Material needed
Soil type—
Base volume—
Settling allowance—
Total cubic feet—
Total cubic yards—
Estimated weight—
Bags to buy—
Bulk yards to order—
Bulk tons to order—
Delivery loads—
Soil to excavate—
Avg. depth applied—
Bagged vs. by the yard vs. by the ton
Bagged — material—
Bagged — delivered total—
By the yard — material—
By the yard — delivered total—
By the ton — material—
By the ton — delivered total—
Effective $ / cu yd (bagged)—
Effective $ / cu yd (best bulk)—
Savings vs. most expensive option—
Project total
Buying method used—
Material subtotal—
Delivery—
Sales tax—
Spreading time—
Labor cost—
Excavation disposal—
Equipment rental—
Cost per sq ft—
Cost per cu yd delivered—
Total project cost—
Visualizations
Volume by area
Where the money goes
Disclosure: These are estimates for planning purposes only. Bulk soil volume varies between suppliers, and weight changes sharply with moisture — wet topsoil can weigh 30% more than the figures shown here. Confirm payload limits before hauling your own, check for buried utilities before excavating, and verify quantities, delivery minimums and drop-site access with your supplier.