How much topsoil for a 12 ft × 12 ft?

A 12 ft × 12 ft topsoil project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
1.87cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 1.78 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$46.75–$93.5
Installed (US avg)
$145–$226
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)1.87$46.75–$93.5
Estimated material total$46.75–$93.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 68 × 40 lb bags$204–$408

12 ft × 12 ft at different depths

12 ft × 12 ft footprint of topsoil
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
10.44 cubic yards (bulk)0.47 cubic yards (bulk)$11.75$23.5
20.89 cubic yards (bulk)0.93 cubic yards (bulk)$23.25$46.5
31.33 cubic yards (bulk)1.4 cubic yards (bulk)$35$70
41.78 cubic yards (bulk)1.87 cubic yards (bulk)$46.75$93.5
62.67 cubic yards (bulk)2.8 cubic yards (bulk)$70$140