How much topsoil for a 20 ft × 20 ft?

A 20 ft × 20 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
5.19cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 4.94 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$129.75–$259.5
Installed (US avg)
$402–$628
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)5.19$129.75–$259.5
Estimated material total$129.75–$259.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 187 × 40 lb bags$561–$1,122

20 ft × 20 ft at different depths

20 ft × 20 ft footprint of topsoil
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
11.23 cubic yards (bulk)1.3 cubic yards (bulk)$32.5$65
22.47 cubic yards (bulk)2.59 cubic yards (bulk)$64.75$129.5
33.7 cubic yards (bulk)3.89 cubic yards (bulk)$97.25$194.5
44.94 cubic yards (bulk)5.19 cubic yards (bulk)$129.75$259.5
67.41 cubic yards (bulk)7.78 cubic yards (bulk)$194.5$389