Building tool
Topsoil Calculator
Estimate cubic yards, tons, and bags of topsoil for a lawn or garden bed.
Runs in your browserResult
- Area
- 800 sq ft
- Cubic yards
- 10.86
- Estimated tons
- 11.95
- Bags
- 196
Moisture, settling, soil blend, and supplier density change delivered volume and weight.
How to use this topsoil calculator
- Measure the project, enter the dimensions in the units shown, and add the waste, spacing, coverage, or material settings that apply.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this topsoil calculator
Use the Topsoil Calculator to estimate cubic yards, tons, and bags of topsoil for a lawn or garden bed. Each control affects a specific part of the result.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Use the Topsoil Calculator for a 20-by-10-foot area at the planned depth, then add waste before ordering bags, yards, or tons.
Common uses
- → estimate cubic yards, tons, and bags of topsoil for a lawn or garden bed
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison