Topsoil Calculator — Cubic Yards, Tons & Bags

How to use

1. Measure the bed: length × width, or enter the total area directly.
2. Set the depth in inches (or cm in metric) — topdressing 2 in, new beds 4–6 in.
3. Read cubic yards, cubic meters, tons and 40-lb bag counts.
4. Optional: enter a per-yard or per-bag price for the total cost.

About this tool

Whether you are leveling a lawn, filling raised beds or repairing ground after construction, topsoil is sold three ways — by the cubic yard, by the ton and by the bag — and this topsoil calculator converts your project into all three so you can price whichever your supplier quotes. Enter the bed as length × width or a direct area figure, set the depth — about 2 inches for topdressing, 4 to 6 for new beds and leveling — and get cubic yards, cubic meters, tons at roughly 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and the count of 40-pound bags if you would rather haul than have it delivered. Optional price fields give the delivered or bagged cost instantly. Real soil varies enormously in moisture and density, so treat the tonnage as an order-level estimate and confirm with your supplier before the truck rolls. Everything is computed on your device — nothing is sent anywhere.

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