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Topsoil

Estimate soil for a level planting layer.

How this works

Length × width × depth ÷ 12 gives cubic feet; divide by 27 for cubic yards. Extra allowance is applied before bag rounding.

Example

Using the example inputs, material to order is 1.48 yd³.

Length
12 ft
Width
10 ft
Depth
4 in
Extra allowance
0 %
Bag volume
2 cu ft
Price per cubic yard
0 USD
Material to order
1.48 yd³

Choose bulk volume or whole bags, not both.

Scope and assumptions

A rectangular, level layer estimate. Product settlement, compaction, delivery minimums and actual bag sizes vary.

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