Soil Calculator

Enter length, width, depth, density, and waste allowance to estimate cubic yards and approximate tons.

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Depth (in)

Order allowance (%)

Approx. density (lb/ft³)

—Cubic feet

—Cubic yards

—Cubic meters

—Approx. US tons

—Weight depends on actual material density and moisture/compaction.

Construction field-work cluster

Carry measurement uncertainty into the material decision

Use the exact calculator first, then stress-test realistic field measurement and rounding tolerance before a cut or purchase. Keep structural design, code approval and supplier specifications outside the browser estimate.

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Bed volume → settlement allowance → bulk or bag purchase

Plan soil by the way it is actually bought. Start with finished bed geometry, add a visible settlement allowance, then compare rounded bulk cubic yards with bag equivalents and approximate weight using the density you choose.

Bed / fill area (ft²)Finished depth (in)Settlement allowance (%)Bulk density (lb/ft³)Bag size (ft³)Bulk order increment (yd³)

—Finished yd³

—With settlement

—Rounded bulk order

—Bag equivalent

Ready.

Purchase path	Quantity	Rounding	What to verify

Soil density and settling vary by material and moisture. Use the supplier product label for bag volume and bulk density instead of assuming one universal conversion.

Bed/fill volume → allowance → bulk order

Loose soil settles and bulk density varies. The calculator shows the geometric target before turning it into an order quantity.

Use the product label as the final purchase input

Coverage, package size, density, pattern repeat and usable yield vary by manufacturer and material. v265 keeps these values editable and shows rounding/overage explicitly instead of presenting a default as a hidden certainty.