Topsoil Calculator
Estimate cubic yards and tons of topsoil from area and depth, using an editable 1.1 t/yd³ density.
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
4–6 in for new lawns, 2 in for topdressing
Screened topsoil is commonly ~1.1 tons per cubic yard dry
Enter the area and depth to estimate topsoil.
About Topsoil Calculator
Length × width × depth gives the soil volume in cubic yards; a density of 1.1 tons per cubic yard (typical for dry screened topsoil, editable) converts that into delivery tons.
Common uses
- Order soil for a new lawn at 4–6 in of depth
- Fill raised beds and low spots with a known tonnage
Example
Input
25 × 15 ft at 4 in deep, 10% waste
Output
4.63 yd³ exact → order 5.09 yd³ ≈ 5.6 tons
Limitations
- Wet soil weighs 30–50% more than the dry density default