How much topsoil for a 12 ft × 16 ft?

A 12 ft × 16 ft topsoil project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 12 ft × 16 ft topsoil project needs 2.37 cubic yards (bulk) — buy 2.49 to cover waste — about $62.25–$124.5 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
2.49cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 2.37 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$62.25–$124.5
Installed (US avg)
$193–$301
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)2.49$62.25–$124.5
Estimated material total$62.25–$124.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 90 × 40 lb bags — $270–$540

12 ft × 16 ft at different depths

12 ft × 16 ft footprint of topsoil
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″0.59 cubic yards (bulk)0.62 cubic yards (bulk)$15.5 – $31
2″1.19 cubic yards (bulk)1.24 cubic yards (bulk)$31 – $62
3″1.78 cubic yards (bulk)1.87 cubic yards (bulk)$46.75 – $93.5
4″2.37 cubic yards (bulk)2.49 cubic yards (bulk)$62.25 – $124.5
6″3.56 cubic yards (bulk)3.73 cubic yards (bulk)$93.25 – $186.5