๐ฑ Gardening
Raised Bed Soil Calculator
A raised bed needs its soil volume in cubic feet or cubic yards, and the mix that works best is roughly 60 percent topsoil, 30 percent compost and 10 percent aeration material. Soil settles about ten percent after the first watering.
How it works
Bed length
Bed width
Bed depth
Number of beds
Settling allowance
Soil needed
Soil needed
Topsoil (60%)
Compost (30%)
Aeration material (10%)
1.5 cu ft bags needed
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Raised Bed Soil Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.