Topsoil, Dirt & Mulch Bulk Material Calculator (2024)

FAQs

How do you calculate mulch bulk? ›

To calculate mulch in yards, it is essential to note that one cubic yard of material will cover an area of 324 square feet at a depth of an inch. To determine the total amount of mulch needed, the formula is: Square footage x desired depth (in inches)/ 324.

There are roughly 27 cubic feet in a yard, and a 40-pound sack of dirt commonly covers around 0.75 cubic feet. This really intends that there are roughly 36 sacks of dirt in a yard.

Topsoils can vary in screening sizes, therefore some topsoils may be denser than others. Generally speaking, 1 tonne of topsoil will cover 0.63 cubic metres or 22 cubic feet or 0.81 cubic yards.

So, for a standard-size lawn of 1,000 square feet, you would need approximately 13 cubic yards (18 tons) of topsoil to cover the entire lawn at 4 inches deep.

To convert Cubic Yards to Tons*: Cubic Yards x 1.4 = Tons. To convert Tons to Cubic Yards*: Tons ÷ 1.4 = Cubic Yards.

1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. 20 cy is 20cy X 27cf/cy equals 540cf.

A regular size pick-up truck will hold three cubic yards of mulch. Topsoil, compost and heavier materials limit a load to one cubic yard.

Typically, a bulk bag will cover an area of 30 square metres to the depth of an inch.

Topsoil sold by the scoop (frontloader bucket) or truckload is measured by the cubic yard and available from companies that sell landscaping materials. Expect to pay between $12 and $55 per cubic yard. Delivery can increase this amount up to around $100 or more depending on soil quality and distance.

Length in feet x Width in feet x Depth in feet (inches divided by 12). Take the total and divide by 27 (the amount of cubic feet in a yard). The final figure will be the estimated amount of cubic yards required.

How much does a ton of topsoil cost? ›

Budget Top Soil - £40 per approximate ton - tipped loose.

Dump trucks can usually carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of dirt. To understand what a cubic yard looks like, it's easiest to think of one as a block of material around 3 feet in length, height, and width. One cubic yard is the equivalent of 27 cubic feet.

If you're looking to add topsoil to a garden bed, you'll want to buy enough soil to add at least a 2-inch layer. To install a new lawn, plan to spread a layer of 3 to 6 inches of topsoil before sowing seed or laying sod, depending on the quality of your existing soil.

If you're looking for a short answer, then yes, you can put topsoil over grass and existing garden lawns. Although it's possible for grass to grow through the topsoil, this can only be successful depending on the thickness of topsoil applied as a top dressing.

Fill dirt consists of a mixture of broken down rocks, sand and clay. It contains little fertility for plants to grow, or any organic matter. There are still many reasons you would want to select fill dirt for your project. Topsoil contains organic matter and is likely to shift or settle over time.

Typical coverage: Each individual Bulk Bag = approx. 10m² at a depth of 50mm. Each Individual Bulk bag: approximately 500 litres when packed.

You need to multiply length by width by depth. So for example, if your garden bed is 4m long by 3m wide and you are mulching to a depth of . 1m, you would need 1.2 cubic metres of mulch. It's a simple calculation of length x width x depth.

A standard full size pick-up truck holds about 2 ½ cubic yards, level full. My dump truck holds 10.25 yards, level full. It takes 9 big bags (3 cu. ft.) to make a cubic yard, or 13 ½ small bags.