Topsoil and Compost Calculator
Free sod and turf tool

Topsoil and Compost Calculator

Enter an area and a depth to see cubic yards of topsoil, compost or gravel to order.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values and the details you enter. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual yard, soil, drainage, sun, site conditions and local rules. Only a site visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Enter the area

    Square feet of lawn or bed.

  2. 02

    Set the depth

    Inches of material to spread.

  3. 03

    Pick the material

    Topsoil, compost, stone or mulch.

  4. 04

    Read the order

    Cubic yards, weight and wheelbarrow loads.

Tips

  • For lawns, two to four inches of topsoil blended into the existing soil is common.
  • Add a settling allowance so you do not run short.
  • Ask your supplier for the real weight of what you order.
Questions

About this tool.

How do you figure cubic yards?

Multiply the area in square feet by the depth in feet and divide by twenty-seven.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?

Topsoil is often around a ton or a little more, but it varies with moisture and type.

Can I spread it myself?

Yes, but it is hard work. We can spread and grade it for you.

Why add settling?

Loose soil settles after watering, so a small allowance keeps the grade right.

Free estimate

Ready for a lawn you will love?

Call us and we will visit, measure your yard and give you a clear plan and a written scope for sod, artificial turf or both.

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