Topsoil Coverage Calculator

Topsoil Coverage Calculator calculator can be used to determine the amount of topsoil needed to cover a given area with a specified thickness.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Volume = Area × Thickness × 0.0037

Where:
Volume = Volume of topsoil needed (cubic yards)
Area = Area to be covered (sq ft)
Thickness = Desired thickness of topsoil (inches)
0.0037 = Conversion factor from cubic feet to cubic yards

Topsoil Coverage Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Topsoil Coverage Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the area you want to cover in square feet (sq ft) in the "Area" field.
  2. Enter the desired thickness of the topsoil in inches in the "Thickness" field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the volume of topsoil needed.
  4. The result will be displayed in cubic yards in the "Volume of Topsoil Needed" field.

Example

If you want to cover an area of 1000 sq ft with a topsoil thickness of 4 inches, the calculator will determine that you need approximately 14.68 cubic yards of topsoil.

Formula Explanation

The calculator uses the following formula to calculate the volume of topsoil needed:

Volume = Area × Thickness × 0.0037

This formula converts the area and thickness from square feet and inches to cubic yards, respectively.