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Soil Calculator
Soil settles by roughly 10 to 15 percent after watering, so it is worth filling slightly above the target level. A cubic yard of soil weighs about 1.1 tons, which matters if you are buying by the ton rather than the yard.
How it works
Bed length
Bed width
Depth
Settling allowance
Bag size
Price per bag
Soil volume
Soil volume
Bags needed
Approximate weight
Estimated cost
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the 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.