Topsoil calculator
Yards, tons, and truckloads for lawn repair, regrades, and beds. New lawns want 4 to 6 inches of good topsoil; overseeding repairs need far less.
To work out how much topsoil you need, multiply length by width by depth in feet and divide by 27: that is cubic yards. Topsoil runs roughly 1.05 tons per cubic yard as a common approximation (Screened topsoil at about 2,100 lb per cubic yard), and moisture and mix move that, so confirm with your supplier. Order about 10 percent over the calculated number for compaction, spillage and uneven grade.
Pro habit: Order about 2.7 yd³; topsoil settles hard after the first few rains.
Moisture swings topsoil weight more than any other common material; the tons number here assumes moderately moist soil. Weights are common industry approximations; confirm with your supplier before ordering.
The number above assumes a few things about how this material behaves in the ground.
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Common questions
How do I calculate how much topsoil I need?
Multiply length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. This topsoil calculator does it for you: enter length and width in feet and depth in inches, and it returns cubic yards, estimated tons, and truckloads. Add about 10 percent for compaction, spillage, and uneven grade.
How many tons is a cubic yard of topsoil?
Topsoil runs roughly 1.05 tons per cubic yard as a common industry approximation (Screened topsoil at about 2,100 lb/yd³). Moisture and material change this, so confirm the exact conversion with your supplier.
Is this topsoil calculator free?
Yes. It is a free tool from TrackOver, software built inside a working excavation company for contractors who move dirt. No signup required to use it.
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