Topsoil Cubic Yard & Tonnage Calculator

Estimate exact screened topsoil volume and weight for lawn repairs and garden grading.

Interactive Material & Cost Estimator

Density: 2,100 lbs/yd³ (1.05 tons/yd³)

1. Select Project Area Shape

Length (Feet)

Width (Feet)

Desired Depth (Inches)

Waste / Cut / Compaction Buffer

2. Select Package / Unit Size

Price / Unit ($)

Bulk / yd³ ($)

Delivery ($)

Estimated Material Needed 200 sq ft

Bulk Volume (Cubic Yards) 2.04 55.0 cubic feet

Estimated Total Weight 2.75 US Tons (5,500 lbs)

Store Bag Count 110 bags

Pallet Estimate (56 bags) ~1.96 pallets

Estimated Project Material Cost Best Value

Retail Package Total $547.80 Before local sales tax

Bulk + Truck Delivery $191.08 Includes delivery

Quick Reference Coverage Chart (Mulch & Soil)

Instant pre-calculated material estimates for common US residential project sizes before compaction buffer:

Typical US Project	Area	Depth	Volume	Weight	Store Bags
Lawn Depression Patch (10 ft × 10 ft)	100 sq ft	2 inches	0.62 cu yd	1,300 lbs	23 bags (0.75 cu ft)

Engineering Formula & Material Density Constant

Cubic Yards = (Length × Width × (Depth ÷ 12)) ÷ 27

Dry to damp screened topsoil weighs approximately 2,100 lbs (1.05 tons) per cubic yard (~78 lbs per cubic foot).

Screened Topsoil vs Compost

Screened topsoil is natural mineral soil filtered of rocks and roots, whereas compost is decomposed organic matter. For new lawns, blend 70% topsoil with 30% compost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a yard of topsoil weigh?

Roughly 2,100 lbs when dry, and up to 2,700 lbs when rain-soaked.

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