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Topsoil Calculator — Yards, Compaction & Bags

Topsoil volume with 15% compaction allowance, plus bag count for pickup loads.

Inputs

Inputs and assumptions

Pick how you measured the bed.

Bed length for rectangles.

Bed width for rectangles.

Bed diameter for circles.

Measured area, if known.

1-2 in to level, 6+ in for new beds.

Loose soil settles; 15% typical.

Check the bag label.

Bulk price, 0 skips cost.

Moist screened loam near 2,000-2,400.

Ticket total = materials + this fee.

Result

Bags to buy
29
Material cost (USD)
75
Ticket total (USD)
75
Soil volume (cu ft)
50.0 cu ft
Order (cu yd)
2.13 cu yd
Dry weight (tons)
2.34 tons
Wet weight (tons)
3.16 tons
Topsoil estimate only. Density swings with moisture; confirm weight limits and screened vs unscreened mix with your supplier.

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