Topsoil Calculator
Calculate topsoil needed for your lawn or garden project
Area Details
Typical: 4-6" for new lawn, 2-3" for garden beds
Depth Guidelines
New Lawn: 4-6 inches
Existing Lawn: 2-4 inches
Garden Beds: 2-3 inches
Raised Beds: 6-12 inches
Results
Coverage Area
375 sq ft
Topsoil Needed
7.64 cu yd
Includes 10% for settling
Bagged Option
207 bags
1 cubic foot bags
Estimated Weight
7.64 tons
Delivery Trucks
1 loads
Cost Comparison
Bulk Delivery
$265.97
$190.97 + $75.00 delivery
Bagged (Retail)
$828.00
Much more expensive for large areas
Recommended Amendments
Compost: 1.9 cubic yards
Fertilizer: 1 bags
Mix amendments into topsoil before seeding
💡
Help us improve!
How would you rate the Topsoil Calculator?
Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
📚
Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.