Topsoil Calculator — Cubic Yards You Need
Enter your dimensions for an instant answer — the exact quantity to buy (waste included), a material cost, and an estimated installed cost. Change any figure to update the result live.
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
2.59cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 2.47 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$64.75–$129.5
Installed (US avg)
$201–$314
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| cubic yards (bulk) | 2.59 | $64.75–$129.5 |
| Estimated material total | $64.75–$129.5 |
Alternative buy formats
- 94 × 40 lb bags — $282–$564
Material spec & worked example
Weight
1.1 tons/yd³
Waste allowance
5%
Typical price
$25–$50 cubic yards (bulk)
200 sq ft, 4 in deep: you need 2.47 cubic yards (bulk) (buy 2.59 with waste), about $64.75–$129.5 in materials. See how we calculate this →
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View cost by state →Frequently asked
How much topsoil do I need?
Multiply area by depth in feet for cubic feet, then divide by 27 for cubic yards. A 200 sq ft bed at 4 inches needs about 2.5 cubic yards.
How many bags of topsoil in a cubic yard?
About 36 bags of the common 0.75 cubic foot (40 lb) bag per cubic yard.