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.

Quick answerA 20 ft × 20 ft topsoil project needs 4.94 cubic yards (bulk) — buy 5.19 to cover waste — about $129.75–$259.5 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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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
1″1.23 cubic yards (bulk)1.3 cubic yards (bulk)$32.5 – $65
2″2.47 cubic yards (bulk)2.59 cubic yards (bulk)$64.75 – $129.5
3″3.7 cubic yards (bulk)3.89 cubic yards (bulk)$97.25 – $194.5
4″4.94 cubic yards (bulk)5.19 cubic yards (bulk)$129.75 – $259.5
6″7.41 cubic yards (bulk)7.78 cubic yards (bulk)$194.5 – $389