Garden Soil Calculator
Garden soil is enriched for planting beds. Enter your bed size and depth for cubic yards and bags.
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Planning more than one thing? Open the Yard Planner → to trace your whole yard over an aerial photo and total every material at once.
How to measure for topsoil
- Measure the length and width of your area in feet.
- Multiply them for square feet (or just enter length and width above).
- Choose a depth — we default to 4 inches for topsoil.
- Read your total in cubic yards, or the number of bags.
Garden Soil coverage at a glance (4" deep)
| Area (sq ft) | Cubic yards | Bags |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1.4 | 49 |
| 200 | 2.7 | 98 |
| 300 | 4.1 | 147 |
| 500 | 6.8 | 245 |
| 1,000 | 13.6 | 489 |
Includes a 10% overage allowance. Estimates are low-fi — confirm with your supplier.
Frequently asked questions
How much garden soil do I need?
For a new planting bed, 6–12 inches of good soil. Enter your bed dimensions and that depth above.
Garden soil vs. topsoil vs. potting mix?
Topsoil is a base; garden soil is topsoil amended for in-ground beds; potting mix is soilless, for containers. Match the product to where you're planting.